Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20
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36 Features
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![Canon ELPH 510 HS front Canon ELPH 510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-510-HS/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-20 front Ricoh WG-20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-20/Ricoh-WG-20-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 23 months before the WG-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Ricoh WG-20
ELPH 510 HS | WG-20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
WG-20 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh WG-20
ELPH 510 HS | WG-20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the WG-20.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-510-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Alternative name | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-03-01 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 life | - | 260 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $370 |