Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS against the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and HX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX510 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.