Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
- Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was brought out 19 months later than the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS scores against the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm T550
SX520 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm T550 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm T550
SX520 HS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm T550.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $219 | $160 |