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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 22 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedAugust 2013November 2011More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm X-S1 SX510 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 80 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX510 HS has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
43
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-11-24
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 920 gr (2.03 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $399