Canon SX510 HS vs Sony a1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was introduced 8 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX510 HS scores versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and a1 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and a1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will render more detail using its extra 38MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.