• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AX300 advantages over Canon SX520 HS

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    168g vs 441g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX520 HS advantages over Fujifilm AX300

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 165 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Fujifilm AX300
Fujifilm AX550
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX300 vs Fujifilm AX550

Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm AX550
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm AX550

Compared to Nikon L26

Fujifilm AX300
Nikon L26
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm AX300 vs Nikon L26

Canon SX520 HS
Nikon L26
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L26

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Fujifilm AX300
Fujifilm AX650
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX300 vs Fujifilm AX650

Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm AX650
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm AX650

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Fujifilm AX300
Canon SX530 HS
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm AX300 vs Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $259
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Fujifilm AX300
Canon SX540 HS
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm AX300 vs Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX540 HS
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

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