Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon D1X

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon D1X, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and D1X (5MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and D1X (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 12 years later than the D1X and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX510 HS scores against the D1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon D1X. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon D1X has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon D1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS against the D1X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and D1X is 80 and 51 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and D1X.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX510 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.