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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 3 years before the SX710 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the SX710 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 ELPH 510 HS SX710 HS 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 SX710 HS ELPH 510 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2012Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 ELPH 510 HS SX710 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Canon SX710 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the SX710 HS.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX710 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and SX710 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography information
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
66
lighter than others (206g)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging information
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-03-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $349