Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M550

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak M550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the M550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak EasyShare M550. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Kodak M550 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior measurements 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 Kodak M550 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak M550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the M550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and M550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and M550.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.