Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX150 IS

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX150 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 months prior to the SX150 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the SX150 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX150 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX150 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SX150 IS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.