Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.