Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W230

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS grades against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and W230 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and W230.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.