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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm X10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the Fujifilm X10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X10 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2012More recent by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm X10 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X10

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS versus Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SX510 HS includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
good battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (350g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (350 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 349g (0.77 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life 250 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $600