Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 4 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier.