Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S8200

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 2 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX510 HS grades against the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS and the S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S8200 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and S8200.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.