Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P1000

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the P1000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the P1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and P1000 is 93 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and P1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P1000 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.