Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX510 HS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX510 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 17 months earlier than the SX510 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the SX510 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside 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 SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX510 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SX510 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.