Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS
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![Canon ELPH 510 HS front Canon ELPH 510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-510-HS/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX170 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX170 IS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 17 months prior to the SX170 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SX170 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX170 IS
ELPH 510 HS | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
SX170 IS | ELPH 510 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX170 IS
ELPH 510 HS | SX170 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX170 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SX170 IS.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SX170 IS.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-03-01 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NB-6LH |
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/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $0 |