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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades versus the Fujifilm Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX510 HS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2009Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX510 HS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior 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 Z35 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $130