Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm A170

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm A170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides external 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) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm A170.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.