Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX200 IS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX200 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the SX200 IS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides 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) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX200 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SX200 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SX200 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.