Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 9 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WG-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-70.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.