Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.