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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 3 years after the L100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Nikon L100

 ELPH 510 HS L100 
AnnouncedMarch 2012February 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 L100 ELPH 510 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L100

 ELPH 510 HS L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the L100.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and L100.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L100
 Canon ELPH 510 HSNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Nikon Coolpix L100
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-03-01 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $399