Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX510 HS and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 23 months later than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got outside 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and HX100V is 80 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and HX100V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX100V to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.