Canon PowerShot SX510 IS (circa-2013)
A digital bridge camera with a 30x optical zoom lens and 12.1-megapixel sensor, announced in August 2013.
Overview
The Canon PowerShot SX510 IS is a digital camera manufactured by Canon and announced in August 2013. It is positioned as a bridge camera, offering a long zoom range in a relatively compact body. The model features a 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, a 30x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent of 24–720mm, and Full HD 1080p video recording at 24 fps in MOV format using H.264 compression. It includes built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing and uses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards for storage.
Specifications
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 megapixels |
| Lens | 30x optical zoom lens |
| Lens Focal Length | 4.3–129mm (35mm equivalent: 24–720mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.4–5.8 |
| ISO Range | ISO 80–3200 |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch LCD with 461,000 dots |
| Video Recording | Full HD 1080p video at 24 fps |
| Video Format | MOV (H.264) |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| Battery | NB-6LH rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | Approximately 250 shots per charge |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 104.0 × 69.5 × 80.2 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 349 g (including battery and memory card) |
Design
The camera features Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor, Optical Image Stabilizer (IS), Smart AUTO mode, and Creative Filters for enhanced image processing and user control.
Context
Marketed as a bridge camera, the PowerShot SX510 IS was designed to offer a versatile zoom range and ease of use, with Wi-Fi connectivity highlighted as a useful feature for sharing photos directly from the camera.
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