Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12
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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)
![Casio Exilim EX-S12 front Casio Exilim EX-S12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-S12/Casio-EX-S12-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 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
- Introduced March 2012
- Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
(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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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S12. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-S12
ELPH 510 HS | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | March 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
EX-S12 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-S12
ELPH 510 HS | EX-S12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-S12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 Casio EX-S12 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | |
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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 |