Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S2950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS scores versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm S2950
SX510 HS | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX510 HS
S2950 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S2950
SX510 HS | S2950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the S2950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and S2950 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S2950.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 437 grams (0.96 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 All around 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 | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $330 |