Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P510

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and P510 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 4 years before the P510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the P510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the P510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and P510 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and P510.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P510 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.