Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F
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92 Imaging
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung WB50F
ELPH 510 HS | WB50F | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
WB50F | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F
ELPH 510 HS | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |