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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2013
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was revealed at a similar time to the SX510 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the SX510 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX510 HS

 N Facebook ready SX510 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SX510 HS N Facebook ready 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX510 HS

 N Facebook ready SX510 HS 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2013Same generation
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready has outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the SX510 HS.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and SX510 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography info
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography advice
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N Facebook ready
Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 1
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G touch TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 349g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $249