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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Launched July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm XP90 SX520 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2014Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90

 SX520 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers external measurements 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 XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography information
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm XP90
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm XP90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-29 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 210 images
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $219 $180