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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX510 HS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX510 HS

 SX700 HS SX510 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX510 HS SX700 HS 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography features
Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (250 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $349