Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.