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Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A800 and Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A800 was released 3 years prior to the SX510 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A800 matches up against the SX510 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A800 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A800

 SX510 HS A800 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX510 HS

 A800 SX510 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A800 and Canon SX510 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A800 vs the SX510 HS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and SX510 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
29
has tracking focus
great battery power (300 shots)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography factors
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
55
great battery power (300 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
26
great battery power (300 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging information
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 349 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 250 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $249