Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer 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 Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SP-590 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SP-590 UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.