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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the EX-ZR15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ELPH 510 HS EX-ZR15 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 EX-ZR15 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 ELPH 510 HS EX-ZR15 
LaunchedMarch 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the EX-ZR15.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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-ZR15
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comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (206g)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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good battery power (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (325 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Alternate name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-03-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 325 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $249