Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 3 years before the SX510 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX510 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX510 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX510 HS is 64 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SX510 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX30 IS to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.