Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 23 months later than the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.