Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S33

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon S33, former is 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 S33 (13MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was launched 17 months earlier than the S33 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS scores vs the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the S33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S33 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.