Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P900

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 18 months before the P900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS features outside 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 Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the P900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and P900 is 80 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and P900.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P900 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.