Canon S100 vs Canon SX510 HS

Its time to look much closer at the Canon S100 vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively close but the S100 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was announced 20 months prior to the SX510 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon S100 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon S100 vs Canon SX510 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the SX510 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S100 has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged S100 will be behind in sensor tech.