Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A1100 IS

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A1100 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A1100 IS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the A1100 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the A1100 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon A1100 IS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon A1100 IS has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A1100 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the A1100 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and A1100 IS is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and A1100 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.