Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 20 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.