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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the SX510 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A4000 IS grades versus the SX510 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX510 HS

 A4000 IS SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A4000 IS

 SX510 HS A4000 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX510 HS

 A4000 IS SX510 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS against the SX510 HS.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and SX510 HS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and SX510 HS.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (175 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (175 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (175 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-08-22
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 349g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $249