Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 15 months before the SX510 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS matches up against the SX510 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX510 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX510 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX510 HS is 86 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX510 HS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind in sensor tech.