Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P340

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 23 months earlier than the P340 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the P340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got 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 P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the P340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and P340.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.