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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS scores against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony H20

 ELPH 510 HS H20 
RevealedMarch 2012May 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 H20 ELPH 510 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H20

 ELPH 510 HS H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider 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") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the H20.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 510 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H20
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-03-01 2009-05-14
Body design 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $249