Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus 6000

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus 6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 2 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside measurements 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and 6000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.