Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TX5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 2 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and TX5.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.