Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm F770EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the Fujifilm F770EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has physical dimensions 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 F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.