Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.