Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z7

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 6 years before the Z7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS scores vs the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the Z7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Z7 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Z7.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z7 will produce extra detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.