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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 months after the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ELPH 510 HS WX50 
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

          

          

            
 WX50 ELPH 510 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ELPH 510 HS WX50 
ReleasedMarch 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WX50.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WX50.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
26
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX50
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
66
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
36
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony WX50
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Otherwise known as IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $250