Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S6300

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced very close to the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S6300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.