Canon SX510 HS vs Sony A7S

Lets look closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was announced 7 months earlier than the A7S and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS scores versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and A7S is 80 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and A7S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX510 HS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.