Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm X30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was announced around the same time to the Fujifilm X30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.