Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 8 months later than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the CX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and CX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.