Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.