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Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 18 months earlier than the SX510 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A810 scores against the SX510 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A810 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A810

 SX510 HS A810 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX510 HS

 A810 SX510 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 compared to the SX510 HS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A810 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography info
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 349 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical 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 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 220 photos 250 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $249