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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon A490, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A490 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the A490 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the A490 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon A490

 ELPH 510 HS A490 
IntroducedMarch 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 A490 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A490

 ELPH 510 HS A490 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon A490 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the A490.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and A490 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and A490.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon A490 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Canon A490
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Canon A490 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Canon A490
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Canon A490 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Canon A490
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A490
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCanon PowerShot A490
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Canon PowerShot A490
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-01 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $99