Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers 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) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Tough-3000.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.