Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

The following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 12 months after the Fujifilm Z900EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z900EXR has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.