Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Released February 2016
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX510 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon B500
SX510 HS | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX510 HS
B500 | SX510 HS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | August 2013 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon B500
SX510 HS | B500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the B500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and B500 is 80 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and B500.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 7.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 541 grams (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 600 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $300 |