Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L830

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 22 months before the L830 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the L830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and L830.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.