Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released February 2015

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX410 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the SX410 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX410 IS
ELPH 510 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
SX410 IS | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX410 IS
ELPH 510 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in 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") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the SX410 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX410 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and SX410 IS.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 0.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
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 life | - | 185 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $199 |