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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was unveiled 10 months prior to the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 510 HS grades vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony WX80

 ELPH 510 HS WX80 
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 WX80 ELPH 510 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2012More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony WX80

 ELPH 510 HS WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the WX80.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 510 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Other name IXUS 1100 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $276