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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 5 years before the B500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Nikon B500

 ELPH 510 HS B500 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 B500 ELPH 510 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2012Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon B500

 ELPH 510 HS B500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features physical 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 Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the B500.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and B500 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and B500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
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features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Nikon B500 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (541g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon ELPH 510 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 206g (0.45 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" 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 life - 600 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $300