Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S8000

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS scores vs the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. 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) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS against the S8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S8000 is 80 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and S8000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.