Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was revealed 19 months later than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX510 HS matches up against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony HX30V
SX510 HS | HX30V | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon SX510 HS
HX30V | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony HX30V
SX510 HS | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outside dimensions 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 HX30V 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS against the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and HX30V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and HX30V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $420 |