Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-4

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 4 years before the TG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the TG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-4.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.