Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-310

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 14 months after the TG-310 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the TG-310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-310.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.