Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and Tough-3000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.