Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony WX300
SX510 HS | WX300 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX510 HS
WX300 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX300
SX510 HS | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |