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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Released July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP30 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP30

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP30 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-29 2011-08-16
Body design 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 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $240