Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 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
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was brought out 2 years after the W560 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony W560
SX510 HS | W560 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon SX510 HS
W560 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W560
SX510 HS | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and W560 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and W560.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W560 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $139 |