Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 1

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 21 months prior to the 1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the 1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and 1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and 1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.