Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX30V

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.