Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S6300

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 19 months later than the S6300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the S6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S6300 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and S6300.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.