Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 19 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX510 HS grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and HX10V.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.