Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 510 HS

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was brought out 12 months prior to the ELPH 510 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 500 HS scores versus the ELPH 510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 510 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS offers external measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 510 HS has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 510 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the ELPH 510 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 510 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 510 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 500 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.