Canon SX160 IS has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Canon SX510 HS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4 processor.
Below you can see the SX160 IS and SX510 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX510 HS Cameras
Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX510 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SX160 IS
or the
Canon SX510 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
