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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Introduced March 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ELPH 510 HS WG-M1 
Display dimension3.2"1.5"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 WG-M1 ELPH 510 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2012Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 ELPH 510 HS WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with 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) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the WG-M1.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon ELPH 510 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-03-01 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $2,000