Canon SX510 HS Camera

Canon SX510 HS is a budget version for those can't afford Canon SX50 HS camera. SX510 has a 30x optical zoom but it cost only around $190 unlike SX50 camera which has 50x zoom but cost around $400. Both cameras have a CMOS sensor.

Canon SX510 is cheaper and also lighter than those Bigger SX series cameras.It gives you a 30x optical zoom which is equivalent to 720mm with same CMOS sensor Canon Powershot SX50 HS camera has. But it doesn't have a view finder and comes with DIGIT 4 image processor (SX50 has a new DIGIT 5 one)

This superzoom camera is not an upgrade for Canon SX30 or Canon SX40 cameras but for those who have old Canon bridge cameras like SX10 or SX20 models this camera might be a cheaper upgrade than the latest model which is SX50. Not everyone can afforded a $400 even it's one of the best Mega zoom cameras out there so SX510 is cheaper but a really good alternative.

Main features of Canon Powershot SX510 HS camera,

• 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor.
• Canon DIGIC 4 image processor.
• 30x optical zoom and 24mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.
• 1080p full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button.
• 3-inch color LCD with a screen resolution of 461,000 dots.
• 32 predefined shooting modes.
• Built-in Wi-Fi.

You can't compare Canon SX50 and Canon SX510 cameras.SX50 is bigger and better camera hands down but expensive.Canon SX510 is a more inexpensive model. You can buy this camera from Amazon for just $170 - $200 with free shipping. This camera is really good option if you want to teach your kid about photography and about lenses. You can't compare it with an interchangeable lenses but it can take pretty good outdoor photos.