Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Released March 2012
- Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was released 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ELPH 510 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
Galaxy Camera 4G | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ELPH 510 HS | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | March 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Also referred to as | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-03-01 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $550 |