Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 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
- Revealed March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Older Model is Canon S100
- Renewed by Canon S120

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S110 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 6 months prior to the S110 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the S110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot S110. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon S110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon S110
ELPH 510 HS | S110 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
S110 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S110
ELPH 510 HS | S110 | |||
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Introduced | March 2012 | ![]() | September 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior dimensions 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 S110 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the S110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S110 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and S110.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S110 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot S110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot S110 |
Also called as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-03-01 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 168 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-5L |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $299 |