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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the JX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX510 HS JX300 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 JX300 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX510 HS JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the JX300.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and JX300 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and JX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 180 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $110