Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon SX520 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T10 has external dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61″) and weighs 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX520 HS has external dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62″) and weighs 441 g (0.97 lb / 15.56 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the Canon SX520 HS. Fujifilm X-T10 is 2mm narrower and 51mm thinner than Canon SX520 HS but it is also 1mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon SX520 HS has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-T10 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-T10, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon SX520 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon SX520 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm X-T10 is 60g lighter than the Canon SX520 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X-T10, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm X-T10 nor Canon PowerShot SX520 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon SX520 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T10 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX520 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-T10.