Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax X90

Below is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 21 months later than the X90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has 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) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and X90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.