Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H70

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 14 months after the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides external dimensions 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the H70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and H70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.