Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M580

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak M580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the M580 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years after the M580 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the M580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak EasyShare M580. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak M580 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak M580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the M580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and M580 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and M580.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak M580 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.