Canon N100 vs Canon SX510 HS

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon N100 versus Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly close but the N100 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was released 5 months later than the SX510 HS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N100 grades vs the SX510 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the N100 against the SX510 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SX510 HS is 89 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and SX510 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The N100 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.