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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 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
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ELPH 510 HS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sigma SD10

 ELPH 510 HS SD10 
ReleasedMarch 2012March 2004Newer by 97 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution461k130kSharper display (+331k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 SD10 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sigma SD10

 ELPH 510 HS SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the SD10.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and SD10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 510 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon ELPH 510 HS will offer greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Sigma SD10
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
provides touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sigma SD10
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSigma SD10
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Sigma SD10
Also called as IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-03-01 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $198