Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 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
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon A800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the A800 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 15 months after the A800 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the A800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot A800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon A800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon A800
ELPH 510 HS | A800 | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
A800 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A800
ELPH 510 HS | A800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon A800 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon A800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the A800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and A800.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A800 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A800 |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 3 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 206g (0.45 lb) | 186g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $90 |