Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the SD4000 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the SD4000 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SD4000 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SD4000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SD4000 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.