Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was released 2 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung WB850F
ELPH 510 HS | WB850F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
WB850F | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung WB850F
ELPH 510 HS | WB850F | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WB850F.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Samsung WB850F |
Also called | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $599 |