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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 years after the S1600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades against the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX510 HS S1600 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2010Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S1600 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX510 HS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS against the S1600.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S1600 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S1600.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also referred to as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $130