Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon P900

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the P900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the P900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has 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) while the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon P900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the P900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and P900 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and P900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.