Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L840

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the L840 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L840 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the L840.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and L840 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and L840.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.