Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Released August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview
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").

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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX510 HS
A1300 | SX510 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A1300
SX510 HS | A1300 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX510 HS
A1300 | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
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).
See the Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 349 gr (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $249 |