Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H400

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 23 months prior to the H400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in 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") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and H400.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.