Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with physical 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.