Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the S1000pj.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S1000pj is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S1000pj.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.