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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed at a similar time to the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung NX1000

 ELPH 510 HS NX1000 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 NX1000 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung NX1000

 ELPH 510 HS NX1000 
LaunchedMarch 2012April 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the NX1000.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and NX1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 510 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
features focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung NX1000
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung NX1000
Alternate name IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-03-01 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $388