Clicky

Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
38

Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX520 HS
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX500 IS was introduced 12 months earlier than the SX510 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up against the SX510 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SX510 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SX510 HS SX500 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SX510 HS 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Canon SX510 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX510 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the SX510 HS.
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SX510 HS is 80 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SX510 HS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photography Glossary	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
46
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
35
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
45
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (195 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
37
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
60
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
46
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery power (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
40
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
28
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	

		

			
Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 349 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 life 195 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $249