Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Renewed by Canon S95

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S90 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The ELPH 510 HS was released 24 months after the S90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the S90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot S90. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon S90
ELPH 510 HS | S90 | |||
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Introduced | March 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
S90 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S90
ELPH 510 HS | S90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon S90 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon S90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and S90 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S90.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon S90 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot S90 |
Also called | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-03-01 | 2010-04-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/500 secs |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 195g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 185 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $599 |