Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 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
- Launched March 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony H55
ELPH 510 HS | H55 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
H55 | ELPH 510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony H55
ELPH 510 HS | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |