Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P7000

Below is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 16 months later than the P7000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the P7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside 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 P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the P7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and P7000.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.