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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Introduced March 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-S12 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 ELPH 510 HS EX-S12 
AnnouncedMarch 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 EX-S12 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-S12

 ELPH 510 HS EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-S12 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-S12.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Alternate name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-03-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $119