Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SD960 IS

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SD960 IS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years after the SD960 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the SD960 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SD960 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical 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 SD960 IS has measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SD960 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SD960 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SD960 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SD960 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.