Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L28

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 11 months before the L28 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the L28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and L28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.