Canon SX510 HS vs Sony HX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS grades against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and HX5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and HX5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX510 HS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.