Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W220

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers 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) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.