Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony A7R

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the A7R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers physical 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) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and A7R.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.