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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 8 months later than the Fujifilm T550 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm T550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX510 HS Fujifilm T550 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm T550 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550

 SX510 HS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
35
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
35
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $160