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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 15 months after the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 ELPH 510 HS S4000 
RevealedMarch 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 S4000 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 ELPH 510 HS S4000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got external 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 FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the S4000.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and S4000.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon ELPH 510 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-03-01 2011-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 photos
Battery form - AA
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $279