Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX510 HS scores against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 80 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.