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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 5 years after the Fujifilm Z33WP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z33WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior 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) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm Z33WP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors in class (110g)
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
26
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $219 $197