Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX9V

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 8 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features physical 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.