Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W690

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and W690 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and W690.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.