Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX350

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 5 years before the HX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and HX350.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.