Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX160 IS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX160 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 15 months prior to the SX160 IS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the SX160 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external measurements 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 SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX160 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX160 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SX160 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SX160 IS.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.