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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 7 months later than the AW100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Nikon AW100

 ELPH 510 HS AW100 
ReleasedMarch 2012August 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 AW100 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon AW100

 ELPH 510 HS AW100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the AW100.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and AW100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Nikon AW100
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
32
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
has focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon AW100
 Canon ELPH 510 HSNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-03-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD 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 rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $299