Canon SX510 HS vs Sony A6000

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was released 8 months earlier than the A6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer 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) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS and the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and A6000 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and A6000.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.