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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm T400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm T400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm T400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm T400

 SX520 HS Fujifilm T400 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm T400 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm T400

 SX520 HS Fujifilm T400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm T400.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T400 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm T400 Street photography features
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm T400 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix T400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441g (0.97 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 180 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $150