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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Released March 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 6 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 4 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 V-Lux 4 ELPH 510 HS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 4 
IntroducedMarch 2012September 2012Same generation

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 4 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
good battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
63
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon ELPH 510 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-03-01 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 - 540 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $899