Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P7700

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P7700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very similar but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 15 months earlier than the P7700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside 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 P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the P7700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and P7700.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.