Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 13 months prior to the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers 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) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and HX50V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.