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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the SX510 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX130 IS scores versus the SX510 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 SX130 IS SX510 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 SX510 HS SX130 IS 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 SX130 IS SX510 HS 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SX510 HS.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX510 HS is 85 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and SX510 HS.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
29
 has manual focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 manual focus
 features face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
36
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (250 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
40
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (250 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (308 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 1
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 349 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $249