Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 93 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.