Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the F300EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the F300EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the F300EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and F300EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.