Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S32

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very similar but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 23 months prior to the S32 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and S32.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.