Canon G15 vs Canon SX510 HS

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G15 versus Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G15 was manufactured 11 months before the SX510 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 scores vs the SX510 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has specifications 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 G15 versus Canon SX510 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G15 vs the SX510 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SX510 HS is 86 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The G15 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older G15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.