Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P100

Following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 21 months after the P100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the P100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical 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 P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the P100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and P100 is 93 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and P100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.