Reasons to choose PowerShot SX510 HS
Released in 2013, PowerShot SX510 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 349 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
vs Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX510 HS28 mm²
PowerShot SX220 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX510 HS and PowerShot SX220 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX510 HSMetricPowerShot SX220 HS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
349 gWeight223 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Lithium-Ion NB-6LH rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX510 HS and PowerShot SX220 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SX220 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX510 HS and PowerShot SX220 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX510 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX220 HS
Released in 2011, PowerShot SX220 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 223 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.