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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 2 months later than the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony W510

 ELPH 100 HS W510 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 W510 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W510

 ELPH 100 HS W510 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the W510.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Sony W510
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W510
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $194 $99