Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm Z30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX510 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.