Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") use different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 69 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.