• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 520 HS advantages over Fujifilm XP140

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 100 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    336 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    155g vs 207g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm XP140 advantages over Canon 520 HS

  • Less expensive
    $229 vs $371
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.4 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Compact 12x zoom; Optical image stabilization; Full HD movies; Handheld Night Scene mode; Good shutter lag time.

  • Uses microSD media; Short battery life; Flash is weak; Soft at telephoto; Tiny buttons.

  • Read our Canon 520 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 510 HS

Canon 520 HS
Canon 510 HS
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 520 HS vs Canon 510 HS

Fujifilm XP140
Canon 510 HS
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Canon 510 HS

Compared to Canon 530 HS

Canon 520 HS
Canon 530 HS
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 520 HS vs Canon 530 HS

Fujifilm XP140
Canon 530 HS
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Canon 530 HS

Compared to Sony W690

Canon 520 HS
Sony W690
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon 520 HS vs Sony W690

Fujifilm XP140
Sony W690
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Sony W690

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Canon 520 HS
Fujifilm XP120
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 520 HS vs Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP140
Fujifilm XP120
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Fujifilm XP120

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Canon 520 HS
Fujifilm XP130
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon 520 HS vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP140
Fujifilm XP130
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP140 vs Fujifilm XP130

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