Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H50

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 3 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and H50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.