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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510

Portability
81
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony W510

 SX400 IS W510 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon SX400 IS

 W510 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony W510

 SX400 IS W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the W510.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and W510 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and W510.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
60
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony W510
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $99