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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SX520 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SX520 HS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
55
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 0cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $219 $0