Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides external 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) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 80 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.