Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the HZ15W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.