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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 510 HS was announced 10 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 30 
IntroducedMarch 2012May 2011Fresher by 10 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 V-Lux 30 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the V-Lux 30.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon ELPH 510 HSLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Leica V-Lux 30
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-03-01 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $900