Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features outside 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 80 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX510 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.