Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
ELPH 510 HS | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
SZ-16 iHS | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
ELPH 510 HS | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-16 iHS.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Alternative name | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
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 | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $230 |