Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.