Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SX510 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the SX510 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 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).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS and 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 moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the SX510 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SX510 HS is 64 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX510 HS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX510 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.