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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was introduced 2 months later than the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 ELPH 510 HS WB150F 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 WB150F ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB150F

 ELPH 510 HS WB150F 
LaunchedMarch 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with external 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) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the WB150F.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-03-01 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $230