Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S95

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 16 months later than the S95 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the S95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot S95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has 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 S95 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and S95 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and S95.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.