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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 7 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Ricoh G900

 ELPH 510 HS G900 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 G900 ELPH 510 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2012More recent by 72 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh G900

 ELPH 510 HS G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the G900.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and G900.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh G900 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
features touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average (247g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh G900
 Canon ELPH 510 HSRicoh G900
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Ricoh G900
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-03-01 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $752