Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 1100 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 23 months earlier than the W800 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony W800
ELPH 510 HS | W800 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
W800 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony W800
ELPH 510 HS | W800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and W800.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Alternative name | IXUS 1100 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-01 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-9L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $200 | $90 |