Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 6 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the D-Lux 6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.