Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus XZ-10

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 11 months earlier than the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outside 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 XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.