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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 8 months after the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX510 HS Fujifilm T500 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX510 HS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 349g (0.77 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $0