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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was launched 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony S2000

 ELPH 510 HS S2000 
ReleasedMarch 2012January 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 S2000 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony S2000

 ELPH 510 HS S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides external 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the S2000.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 510 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
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includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony S2000
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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