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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 10 months before the WB30F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 510 HS WB30F 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 WB30F ELPH 510 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 510 HS WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WB30F.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung WB30F
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-03-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $180