Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX1

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside dimensions 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and HX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.