Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Here is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.