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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 17 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm S9800

          

          

            
 SX510 HS Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX510 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9800 SX510 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2013More recent by 17 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800

          

          

            
 SX510 HS Fujifilm S9800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800 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 change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm S9800.
Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 80 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
36
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
54
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone jack
57
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average (670g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $299