Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh Theta V

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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh Theta V

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX510 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.5 megapixels
7.30mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh Theta V Review.

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Differences

Canon SX510 HS advantages over Ricoh Theta V

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Less expensive
$250 vs $430 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More telephoto lens reach
720 mm vs 7 mm
Capture objects farther away
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Canon SX510 HS

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
22 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
121g vs 349g
Lighter weight
More pixels
14.5 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
7 mm vs 24 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX510 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-610UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$230
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Ricoh Theta V

Olympus SP-610UZ

$620
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$230
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Compared to Olympus SP-720UZ

Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-720UZ

$199
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

$125
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Ricoh Theta V

Olympus SP-720UZ

$620
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$125
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Compared to Canon SX500

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX500

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$498
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX500

Ricoh Theta V

Canon SX500

$620
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$498
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon SX500

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX400 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$149
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

Ricoh Theta V

Canon SX400 IS

$620
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$149
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon SX400 IS

Compared to Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX410 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

Compare Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS

Ricoh Theta V

Canon SX410 IS

$620
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Canon SX410 IS

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