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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the P510 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS grades against the P510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P510

 SX150 IS P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P510 SX150 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P510

 SX150 IS P510 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2012Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the P510.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P510 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and P510.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P510 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P510 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P510 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P510 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
terrible battery (200 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P510 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (130 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P510
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (555 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P510
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2012-07-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 shots 200 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $600