Clicky

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the V-Lux 40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 40 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 V-Lux 40 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 40

 ELPH 510 HS V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedMarch 2012May 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the V-Lux 40.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon ELPH 510 HSLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Leica V-Lux 40
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-03-01 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $699