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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 7 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS grades vs the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony WX300

 SX510 HS WX300 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 WX300 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX300

 SX510 HS WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the WX300.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and WX300 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $330