Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the Fujifilm SL300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.