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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released within a month of the L26 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Nikon L26

 ELPH 510 HS L26 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 L26 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L26

 ELPH 510 HS L26 
IntroducedMarch 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior 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 Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the L26.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and L26.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon ELPH 510 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $70