• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS10 advantages over Canon SX510 HS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    13.6 fps vs 10.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX510 HS advantages over Fujifilm HS10

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    80 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    349g vs 709g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX30 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • RAW file ability
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX510 HS
Canon SX30 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Fujifilm HS10
Olympus SP-610UZ
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX510 HS
Olympus SP-610UZ
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS10
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX40 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX510 HS
Canon SX40 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX40 HS

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX400 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX510 HS
Canon SX400 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

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