Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24
93 Imaging
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93 Imaging
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L24, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the L24 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Nikon L24
ELPH 510 HS | L24 | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
L24 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L24
ELPH 510 HS | L24 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L24 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the L24.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and L24.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 182 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $200 | $119 |