Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the WG-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.