Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the TG-830 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.