Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh PX

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 7 months later than the PX which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside 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 PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and PX.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.