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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 18 months after the EX-H20G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the EX-H20G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 ELPH 510 HS EX-H20G 
IntroducedMarch 2012September 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 EX-H20G ELPH 510 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 ELPH 510 HS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the EX-H20G.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-H20G is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-H20G.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
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features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
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fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 model NB-9L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $300