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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was released 8 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX510 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX510 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SX510 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SX510 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 80 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
37
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 808 gr (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 500 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $500