Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon S8100

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon S8100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 18 months later than the S8100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and S8100.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.