Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
- Released July 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP30
SX520 HS | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm XP30 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP30
SX520 HS | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | |
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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 |