Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W650

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 20 months after the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and W650 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and W650.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.