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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Canon SX510 HS
(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
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 5 years before the SX510 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX510 HS

 SX10 IS SX510 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX510 HS SX10 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX510 HS

 SX10 IS SX510 HS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS against the SX510 HS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SX510 HS is 65 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX510 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX510 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (600g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 349 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $275 $249