Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 2 years later than the G11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the G11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot G11. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has sizing of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the G11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and G11 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and G11.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.