Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX240 HS

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX240 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured very close to the SX240 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the SX240 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external 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 SX240 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX240 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SX240 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.