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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Announced March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 2 years after the E90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Pentax E90

 ELPH 510 HS E90 
ReleasedMarch 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 E90 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax E90

 ELPH 510 HS E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers external 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) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the E90.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and E90.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Pentax E90
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Pentax E90
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Pentax E90
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax E90
 Canon ELPH 510 HSPentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Pentax Optio E90
Other name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-03-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $100