Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Successor is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP50
- Updated by Fujifilm XP70

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was released 14 months after the Fujifilm XP60 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XP60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP60
SX520 HS | Fujifilm XP60 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm XP60 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60
SX520 HS | Fujifilm XP60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical 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 XP60 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm XP60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP60 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $219 | $180 |