Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S100

Below is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 7 months later than the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the S100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the S100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and S100.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S100 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.