Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S950

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S950.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.