Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX510 HS grades against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the SZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SZ-10 is 80 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.