Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched April 2010
- Refreshed by Canon S95
(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
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon S90 and Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and SX510 HS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S90 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SX510 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S90 grades against the SX510 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon SX510 HS
S90 | SX510 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon S90
SX510 HS | S90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | April 2010 | More recent by 41 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon SX510 HS
S90 | SX510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Canon S90 and Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S90 versus the SX510 HS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX510 HS is 92 and 80 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and SX510 HS.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX510 HS will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-08 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 349g (0.77 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $249 |