Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm A100

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the Fujifilm A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.