Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Here is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 2 years later than the S1600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the S1600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the S1600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and S1600.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.