Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm T550

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.