Canon SX510 HS vs Canon XC10

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX510 HS versus Canon XC10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 19 months before the XC10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades vs the XC10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Canon XC10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the XC10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and XC10 is 80 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and XC10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged SX510 HS will be behind in sensor tech.