Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX40 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 6 months after the SX40 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SX40 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX40 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX40 HS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the SX40 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX40 HS is 93 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SX40 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.