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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ELPH 510 HS EX-ZR400 
Display sizing3.2"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 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2012More 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
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