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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and P510 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 4 years before the P510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades vs the P510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P510

 SX10 IS P510 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Canon SX10 IS

 P510 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P510

 SX10 IS P510 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the P510.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and P510 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and P510.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P510 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
features face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Nikon P510
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (600 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
low battery (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Nikon P510 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (600g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (555g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P510
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $600