Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P510

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 2 years after the P510 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the P510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and P510 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and P510.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.