Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 23 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and HZ50W.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.