Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX300

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX510 HS was released 7 months later than the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and HX300 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.