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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Launched July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 7 months after the Fujifilm XP70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP70 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX520 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 support 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 range 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $199