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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony WX5

 SX510 HS WX5 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 39 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon SX510 HS

 WX5 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX5

 SX510 HS WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Sony WX5
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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