Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 20 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX510 HS grades against the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior 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 JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.