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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX510 HS JZ300 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 JZ300 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX510 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the JZ300.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and JZ300 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and JZ300.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Other name - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $180