Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400
ELPH 510 HS | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
EX-ZR400 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
ELPH 510 HS | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features outside 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-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the EX-ZR400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and EX-ZR400 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and EX-ZR400.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine HS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life | - | 500 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $0 |