Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SX510 HS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the SX510 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS versus the SX510 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and SX510 HS is 94 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.