Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX510 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony WX5
SX510 HS | WX5 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon SX510 HS
WX5 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX5
SX510 HS | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and WX5 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $250 |