Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX130 IS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX130 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 19 months later than the SX130 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the SX130 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got 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) and the Canon SX130 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX130 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX130 IS is 93 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.