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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 months prior to the Fujifilm XP70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX510 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX510 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX510 HS Fujifilm XP70 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides 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) while the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm XP70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $199