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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Announced July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2009More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX520 HS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
55
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $219 $130