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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 19 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony WX70

 SX510 HS WX70 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX510 HS

 WX70 SX510 HS 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX70

 SX510 HS WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the WX70.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and WX70 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and WX70.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
35
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2012-01-30
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $242