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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Released March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 10 months prior to the DV150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung DV150F

 ELPH 510 HS DV150F 
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 DV150F ELPH 510 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2012More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung DV150F

 ELPH 510 HS DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the DV150F.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and DV150F.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung DV150F
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-03-01 2013-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $150