Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W610

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 20 months later than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to 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") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and W610 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.