Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 23 months earlier than the WG-4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers physical 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-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-4.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.