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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Released March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 21 months later than the S2500HD which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the S2500HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ELPH 510 HS S2500HD 
RevealedMarch 2012July 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 S2500HD ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 ELPH 510 HS S2500HD 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the S2500HD.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and S2500HD.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
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features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon ELPH 510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Other name IXUS 1100 HS FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-03-01 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.45 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200