Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB700

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS scores vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS against the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WB700 is 80 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and WB700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.