Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was introduced 19 months later than the S30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS matches up against the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the S30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S30 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and S30.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX510 HS will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.