Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G15

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the G15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 6 months prior to the G15 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the G15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot G15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the G15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and G15 is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and G15.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult.