Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 4 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm Z37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.