Canon SX510 Review

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SX510 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

Links
Model Name:	Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
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Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	SX510
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$249.99
Street Price:	$249.14
Date Available:	2013-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.3 oz (349 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.1 x 2.7 x 3.2 in. (104 x 70 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.5
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	24p, 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.80
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 720 mm
Zoom Ratio:	30.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	0 - 50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in
Aperture Range:	f/3.4 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/8.0
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	461,000 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	15 - 1/1600
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SCN: Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
Other Connection:	Mini (Type-C) HDMI
Included Software:	Canon software suite (ImageBrowser EX, PhotoStitch)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	250
Notes & Features:	DIGIC 4 processor, built-in Wi-Fi.