Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11
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83 Imaging
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the G11 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe ELPH 510 HS was announced 2 years later than the G11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the G11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot G11. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon G11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon G11
ELPH 510 HS | G11 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | December 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
G11 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G11
ELPH 510 HS | G11 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 461k | The same display resolution |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has sizing of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon G11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the G11.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and G11 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and G11.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 510 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon G11 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot G11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot G11 |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-03-01 | 2009-12-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 375 gr (0.83 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 169 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-9L | NB-7L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $600 |