Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S980

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 3 years after the S980 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S980.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.