Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P90

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years after the P90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys 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) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon P90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the P90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and P90 is 93 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and P90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.