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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years later than the P510 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades versus the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P510

 SX60 HS P510 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2012More recent by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P510 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P510

 SX60 HS P510 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the P510.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and P510 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and P510.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX60 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Nikon P510 Street photography information
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (650g)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P510 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon P510 Travel photography factors
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (555g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P510 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
62
pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (555g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P510
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 555 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $549 $600