Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S8000

Below is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 21 months later than the S8000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S8000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.