Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX170 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX170 IS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 17 months prior to the SX170 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SX170 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX170 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SX170 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.