Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z990

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 15 months after the Z990 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the Z990 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior dimensions 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 Kodak Z990 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Z990.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Z990 is 93 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Z990.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.