Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 14 months later than the HX20V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS scores against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has external 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) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and HX20V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and HX20V.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.