Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 2 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.