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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Introduced March 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 years later than the K-x and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Pentax K-x

 ELPH 510 HS K-x 
IntroducedMarch 2012December 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 K-x ELPH 510 HS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax K-x

 ELPH 510 HS K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got physical 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 Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the K-x.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and K-x.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger ELPH 510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography information
Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good battery power (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax K-x
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Pentax K-x
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-03-01 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $600