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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP150 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $219 $260