Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and HZ30W.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.