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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedMarch 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon ELPH 510 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Other name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-03-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-9L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $150