Canon S120 vs Canon SX510 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S120 vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was launched 4 months after the SX510 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S120 grades vs the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon S120 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 vs Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 versus the SX510 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and SX510 HS is 92 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S120 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.