Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony A33

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the A33 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with external measurements 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 A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and A33.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A33 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.