Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 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
- Introduced March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched July 2009

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon D10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the D10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 2 years after the D10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the D10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot D10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon D10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon D10
ELPH 510 HS | D10 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
D10 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon D10
ELPH 510 HS | D10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon D10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the D10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and D10 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and D10.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D10 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot D10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot D10 |
Also called | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-03-01 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/5000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-9L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $299 |