Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 2 months later than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the VG-160.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and VG-160.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.