Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Canon SX510 HS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 6 months prior to the SX510 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the SX510 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Canon SX510 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the SX510 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and SX510 HS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.