Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P7800

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P7800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 21 months before the P7800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the P7800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the P7800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and P7800.

To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.