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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Ricoh CX2

 ELPH 510 HS CX2 
AnnouncedMarch 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 CX2 ELPH 510 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh CX2

 ELPH 510 HS CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the CX2.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to provide more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh CX2
 Canon ELPH 510 HSRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Ricoh CX2
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-03-01 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $341