Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX10 IS

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX10 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX10 IS (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 3 years after the SX10 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the SX10 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX10 IS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior 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 SX10 IS has measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the SX10 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX10 IS is 93 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and SX10 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.