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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm S1, 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 S1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 4 months before the Fujifilm S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX510 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS and the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $400