Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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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 SZ-30MR 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
- Launched March 2012
- Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 13 months later than the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
ELPH 510 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
SZ-30MR | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
ELPH 510 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the SZ-30MR.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-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 SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Also Known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $279 |