Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020
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![Canon ELPH 510 HS front Canon ELPH 510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-510-HS/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus FE-5020
ELPH 510 HS | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
FE-5020 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus FE-5020
ELPH 510 HS | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the FE-5020.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and FE-5020.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 1100 HS | X-935 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 137g (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $160 |