Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external measurements 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 F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.