Canon 510 HS Specifications

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	510 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):	IXUS 1100 HS
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$349.99
Street Price:	$317.84
Date Available:	2011-10-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.3 oz (206 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. (99 x 59 x 22 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 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), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 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), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30/6/3/1.5) 640x480 (30/120/6/3/1.5) 320x240 (240)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens; 14 elements in 12 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 336mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio:	12.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.4 (W) / f/5.9 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	461,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light scene mode at lower resolution
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Nightscene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 12 in. - 10.2 ft. (30 cm-3.1 m) (W), 3.3 - 5.6 ft. (1.0 - 1.7 m) (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Mini-HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.44 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.40 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.119 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	3.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	170 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-9L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3.2-inch touch-panel LCD screen, Canon's HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD videos, High-Speed Burst mode, Intelligent IS, and Smart AUTO. Available in red, black, and silver.