Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm X10 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Fujifilm X10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.