Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 18 months later than the SX510 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the SX510 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Canon SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the SX510 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX510 HS is 80 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX510 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.