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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800

Portability
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 5 months prior to the W800 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 SX510 HS W800 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SX510 HS

		

		

			
 W800 SX510 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W800

		

		

			
 SX510 HS W800 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX510 HS and Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS vs the W800.
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and W800 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and W800.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
34
 you can focus manually
 features face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
38
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Sony W800
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (125g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
36
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
54
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
 lighter than average (125g)
 decent MP (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
40
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (250 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
41
 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN
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 Single Single
Launch cost $249 $90