Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 14 months after the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.