Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 18 months before the SX510 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1300 matches up against the SX510 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 versus the SX510 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1300 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.