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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 17 months after the Fujifilm XP200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP200

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP200 
AnnouncedJuly 2014March 2013Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP200 SX520 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP200

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has specifications of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP200.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography features
55
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-07-29 2013-03-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $250