What battery does the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS use?
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS uses NB-6LH. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS take?
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS uses SD / SDHC / SDXC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2TB (SDXC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 12.1 MP effective Canon digital camera from 2013 with and the high-performance DIGIC 4. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Canon options, compare Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS.
How do you transfer photos from the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS is worth judging as its own Canon long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its and the high-performance DIGIC 4 and 35mm film equivalent: 24 (W); f/3.4-f/5.8 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Canon PowerShot SX710 HS, Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, Canon PowerShot S5 IS, Canon IXUS 165 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
