Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 5 months prior to the SX700 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the SX700 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the SX700 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SX700 HS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and SX700 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.