Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer 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 S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.