Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2013

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was unveiled 7 months after the S800c which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX510 HS matches up against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S800c
SX510 HS | S800c | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX510 HS
S800c | SX510 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+358k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S800c
SX510 HS | S800c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical 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) while the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the S800c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S800c is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S800c.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 pounds) | 184g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 140 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $290 |