Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 5 years before the SX510 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS grades versus the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS against the SX510 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and SX510 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.