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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 80 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX510 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $300