Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 11 months before the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and HX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.