Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 23 months prior to the TG-850 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outer 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) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.