Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX60 HS

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX60 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SX60 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX60 HS has proportions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the SX60 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX60 HS is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SX60 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.