Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung NX5

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outside 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) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and NX5 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and NX5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.