Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 7000

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and 7000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.