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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 4 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades versus the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Ricoh CX6

 ELPH 510 HS CX6 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 CX6 ELPH 510 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh CX6

 ELPH 510 HS CX6 
ReleasedMarch 2012November 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys 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 Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the CX6.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and CX6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon ELPH 510 HSRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-03-01 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $595