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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 6 years before the SX730 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the SX730 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

 ELPH 510 HS SX730 HS 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 SX730 HS ELPH 510 HS 
AnnouncedApril 2017March 2012More recent by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX730 HS

 ELPH 510 HS SX730 HS 

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features external 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 SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the SX730 HS.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier 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 SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
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comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (206 grams)
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Other name IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-03-01 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $399