Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 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- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was announced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX510 HS grades against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony S930
SX510 HS | S930 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX510 HS
S930 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony S930
SX510 HS | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS against the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S930.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $219 |