Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A2200

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A2200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 15 months later than the A2200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the A2200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot A2200. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon A2200 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon A2200 has dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A2200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the A2200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and A2200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and A2200.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2200 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.