Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 months after the V-Lux 3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the V-Lux 3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 3 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.