Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX210 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS matches up against the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W510
SX210 IS | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon SX210 IS
W510 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W510
SX210 IS | W510 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the W510.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and W510.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W510 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-5L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $226 | $99 |