Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3
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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 SH-3 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
- Revealed March 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus SH-3
ELPH 510 HS | SH-3 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
SH-3 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SH-3
ELPH 510 HS | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the SH-3.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and SH-3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-03-01 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 11.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 380 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $579 |