Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS
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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 SX730 HS 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
- Launched March 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 1100 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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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon SX730 HS
ELPH 510 HS | SX730 HS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 62 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon SX730 HS
ELPH 510 HS | SX730 HS |
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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 SX730 HS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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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 |