Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 1100 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Sony WX80
ELPH 510 HS | WX80 | |||
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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 WX80 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS
WX80 | ELPH 510 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Sony WX80
ELPH 510 HS | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon ELPH 510 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |