Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L610

Following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 5 months prior to the L610 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has 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) and the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the L610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and L610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.