Canon SX510 HS vs Sony TX9

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX510 HS and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and TX9 is 80 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and TX9.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.