Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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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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.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX710 HS
ELPH 510 HS | SX710 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | March 2012 | Newer by 34 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX710 HS
ELPH 510 HS | SX710 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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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 |