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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 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
  • Announced March 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 18 months later than the V-Lux 2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 2 
IntroducedMarch 2012September 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 V-Lux 2 ELPH 510 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 2 

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the V-Lux 2.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 2 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
66
lighter than average (206g)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
51
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon ELPH 510 HSLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Leica V-Lux 2
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 520 gr (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $1,000