Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon W300

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades versus the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements 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 W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the W300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and W300 is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and W300.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon W300 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.