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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Z50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 7 years earlier than the Z50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the Z50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon Z50

 SX510 HS Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Z50 SX510 HS 
RevealedOctober 2019August 2013Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon Z50

 SX510 HS Z50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the Z50.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Z50 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and Z50.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Nikon Z50 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
37
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
75
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon Z50
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Nikon Z50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-08-22 2019-10-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 209
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $857