Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P530

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 5 months earlier than the P530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the P530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the P530.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and P530 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and P530.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.