Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 13 months later than the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the SZ-30MR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.