Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 10 months before the Fujifilm SL1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior 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 SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.