Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has outer 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 Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS vs the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SL820 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and SL820.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.