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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XP90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Fujifilm XP90

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 Fujifilm XP90 ELPH 510 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2012Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm XP90

 ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm XP90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm XP90.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon ELPH 510 HSFujifilm XP90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Fujifilm XP90
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-03-01 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 206g (0.45 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $180