Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.