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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX510 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the S1800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS grades versus the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX510 HS S1800 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S1800 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX510 HS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS and the S1800.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S1800 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S1800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called as - FinePix S1880
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $180