Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX5

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 21 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and WX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.