Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax X70

Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 3 years after the X70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides exterior dimensions 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 Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.