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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the FE-47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus FE-47

 ELPH 510 HS FE-47 
AnnouncedMarch 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 FE-47 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-47

 ELPH 510 HS FE-47 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outer 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 Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the FE-47.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FE-47.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
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provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon ELPH 510 HSOlympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Olympus FE-47
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-03-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.45 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (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 model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $0