Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm T500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior measurements 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 T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm T500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.