Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 2 months after the Fujifilm SL240 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.