Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
- 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced March 2012
- Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon A3000 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A3000 IS (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was released 2 years after the A3000 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the A3000 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot A3000 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon A3000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon A3000 IS
ELPH 510 HS | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 27 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
A3000 IS | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A3000 IS
ELPH 510 HS | A3000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon A3000 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the A3000 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and A3000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and A3000 IS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS |
Also called as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-9L | NB-8L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $240 |