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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed March 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured about the same time to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony HX10V

 ELPH 510 HS HX10V 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 HX10V ELPH 510 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX10V

 ELPH 510 HS HX10V 
LaunchedMarch 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the HX10V.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Sony HX10V
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-03-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $616