Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 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
- Released March 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and A810 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was released very close to the A810 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the A810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot A810. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon A810
ELPH 510 HS | A810 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
A810 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon A810
ELPH 510 HS | A810 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon A810 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the A810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and A810 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and A810.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon A810 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot A810 |
Also called as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-03-01 | 2012-02-07 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 171 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $99 |