Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W510

Here is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and W510.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W510 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.