Canon SX510 HS vs Sony QX30

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 12 months before the QX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and QX30 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.