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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the D20 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 15 months earlier than the D20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the D20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon D20

 ELPH 510 HS D20 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 D20 ELPH 510 HS 
IntroducedJune 2013March 2012Newer by 15 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon D20

 ELPH 510 HS D20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with 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) while the Canon D20 has proportions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon D20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the D20.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and D20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and D20.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography highlights
Canon D20 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography details
Canon D20 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Canon D20 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Canon D20
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon D20
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCanon PowerShot D20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Canon PowerShot D20
Alternative name IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-03-01 2013-06-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" 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-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $299