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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was released 22 months earlier than the WB50F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 510 HS WB50F 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 WB50F ELPH 510 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2012Newer by 22 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F

 ELPH 510 HS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the WB50F.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (206g)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung WB50F
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-03-01 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $180