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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP60
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP60 
AnnouncedJuly 2014June 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP60 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP60 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix XP60
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