Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider 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) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.