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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX510 HS S2950 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S2950 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX510 HS S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
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