Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 20 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX510 HS grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.