Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
SX510 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm X-S1 | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
SX510 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |