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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Announced March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 2 months after the Fujifilm S4200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedMarch 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon ELPH 510 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2012-01-05
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 12MP 14MP
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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus 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 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $200