Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the 550WP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and 550WP.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.