Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 vs Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX10PowerShot SX510 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
      MSRP$1299.99/£1049$249.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ProcessorBionz XDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, fineSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points251
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Focal Length8.8 - 73.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 200 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom8.3x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyWhiteMagicTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps3.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      fill-flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      off
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range10.20 m5.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO474
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score69
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Dimensions129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz)349 g (0.77 lb / 12.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.4 x 5.4"6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.7 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-6LH
      Battery Life420 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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