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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 3 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the FE-5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus FE-5010

 ELPH 510 HS FE-5010 
IntroducedMarch 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 FE-5010 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5010

 ELPH 510 HS FE-5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys 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-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the FE-5010.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and FE-5010.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (206g)
has touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon ELPH 510 HSOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Olympus FE-5010
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-03-01 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 206g (0.45 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $130