Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
37
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
(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
- Also referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
Sony TF1
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched June 2013
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony TF1
| ELPH 510 HS | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
| TF1 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | March 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony TF1
| ELPH 510 HS | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the TF1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and TF1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Sony TF1 Travel photography info
lighter than average in class (206g)
has focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
Photography Glossary
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Also called | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $266 |