Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3400 IS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A3400 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and A3400 IS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced within a month of the A3400 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the A3400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot A3400 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon A3400 IS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers exterior dimensions 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 A3400 IS has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A3400 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the A3400 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and A3400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and A3400 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.