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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P510 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 6 years later than the P510 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P510

 SX70 HS P510 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2012Fresher by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P510 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P510

 SX70 HS P510 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the P510.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P510 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and P510.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
55
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P510 Travel photography highlights
64
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
low battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
64
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P510
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 pounds) 555 grams (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 325 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $600