Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 15 months later than the EX-H30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the EX-H30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Casio EX-H30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the EX-H30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-H30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.