Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P510

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 2 months after the P510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the P510.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and P510 is 80 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and P510.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.