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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 months later than the Fujifilm X20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm X20 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X20

 SX510 HS Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedAugust 2013April 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS vs the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X20 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm X20.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
good battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm X20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 353 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $500