Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-100

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 23 months before the EX-100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the EX-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features outer measurements 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 Casio EX-100 has sizing of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the EX-100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-100.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.