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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 5 months before the Fujifilm XP80 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP80 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP80 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm XP80
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm XP80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $149