Canon S200 vs Canon SX510 HS

In this article, we are looking at the Canon S200 vs Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S200 was manufactured 7 months later than the SX510 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S200 grades versus the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 vs the SX510 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SX510 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX510 HS will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S200 should have an edge in sensor technology.