Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L610 ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L610Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberL610510 HS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 1100 hs
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10899
Width (mm)3422
Height (mm)6859
Weight (g)240206
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.93.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groupsCanon Zoom Lens; 14 elements in 12 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 350.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 63.005.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1412
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settings125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light scene mode at lower resolution
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night LandscapeMovie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Nightscene, Low Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.); [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.)Auto ISO: 12 in. - 10.2 ft. (30 cm-3.1 m) (W), 3.3 - 5.6 ft. (1.0 - 1.7 m) (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)28-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini-hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.93.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.44
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.12
Startup time (s)-3.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330170
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 108p videos with stereo sound. Available in Red, Black or Silver.3.2-inch touch-panel LCD screen, Canon's HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD videos, High-Speed Burst mode, Intelligent IS, and Smart AUTO



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