Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica M Typ 240

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica M Typ 240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and M Typ 240 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 6 months earlier than the M Typ 240 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the M Typ 240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides exterior measurements 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 Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica M Typ 240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the M Typ 240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and M Typ 240 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and M Typ 240.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.