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Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.1 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandCanonCanon
ModelPowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePowerShot SX510HSPowerShot SX170
Model NumberSX510HSSX170
SeriesPowerShotPowerShot
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.1 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2 mm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Weight349 GM228 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size1/2.3-inch-
Maximum ISO3200 ISO1600 ISO
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
lens features
Focal Length4.3 W - 129.0 T mm 35mm film equivalent 24-720mm5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Digital Zoom4x-
Optical Zoom30x16x
Aperture Rangef/3.4 W - f/5.8 TF3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
Manual FocusYes-
focus features
Focus ModeTTL Autofocus, Manual Focus-
Focus RangeNormal 2.0 in. 5cm - infinity W, 4.6 ft. 1.4m - infinity T Auto/Manual 0.0 in. 0cm - infinity W, 4.6 ft. 1.4m - infinity T Macro AF 0.0 in. - 1.6 ft. 0-50cm W-
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.-
exposure features
Exposure ModeManual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift AE Lock-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure CompensationStill Images-
Manual ExposureYes-
Dynamic Range AdjustmentNo-
shutter features
Shutter Speed1-1/1600 sec. 15-1/1600 sec. in Tv and M modes1/3200 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsNormal Approx. 3.8 shots/sec. in P mode Normal Approx. 10.5 shots/sec. in High-speed Burst mode AF Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. in P mode LV Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. in P mode Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically. Differs according to zoom position.Yes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
flash features
Flash ModesAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation2 stops in 1/3-stop increments-
Built-in Flash-Yes
Other Flash Features-External Flash EX-series Speedlite
image features
Image FormatExif. 2.3 JPEG-
Aspect Ratio40900 PM169, 32, 43, 11
Gross Pixel12.8 MP-
Image StabilizerNoYes
Still Image SizeLarge 4000 x 2248 Medium 1 2816 x 1584 Medium 2 1920 x 1080 Small 640 x 36032 - Large 4000 x 2664 Medium 1 2816 x 1880 Medium 2 1600 x 1064 Small 640 x 42443 - Large 4000 x 3000 Medium 1 2816 x 2112 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 Small 480 x 48011 - Large 2992 x 2992 Medium 1 2112 x 2112 Medium 2 1200 x 1200 Small 480 x 4803246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Image Sizing-4608 x 3456 L
Slow Motion-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 461,000 dots230,000 dots
LCD DisplayTFT Color LCD-
LCD Display Image ResolutionApprox. 461000 dots230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
HDMINo-
USBYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesStereo dedicated connector female with unified type of digital, audio and video-
Video ResolutionFull HD 1920 x 1080 24 fps*1 HD 1280 x 720 30 fps*2 Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720*3 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps Miniature Effect 640 x 480*3 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps 640 x 480 30 fps-
Video QualityFull HD-
Video FormatMOV Image H.264-
Frame Rates in Video Modes30fps-
modes and functions features
HD SupportYesYes
Shooting ModesM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, Movie Digest, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*3 Shooting movies is possible with the movie button *1 Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect *3 Standard, Super Slow Motion MovieM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Macro Mode-Yes, 1 - 50 cm W
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