Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features physical 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) and the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.