Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810
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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 TG-810 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
- Released March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 7 months later than the TG-810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Olympus TG-810
ELPH 510 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | March 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
TG-810 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-810
ELPH 510 HS | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the TG-810.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-810-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TG-810.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Olympus-TG-810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Olympus TG-810 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-03-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 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 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 life | - | 220 shots |
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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $428 |