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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 21 months later than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony H55

 ELPH 510 HS H55 
LaunchedMarch 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 H55 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H55

 ELPH 510 HS H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the H55.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and H55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H55
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $235