Canon IXUS 1100 HS /Powershot ELPH 510 HS

149 reviews

May, 2013

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Image quality (21)
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Battery (11)
Viewfinder (1)
Focus (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the screen and usability. The zoom and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the shutter and value for money, and the viewfinder and focus get negative reviews.

image quality, performance, zoom, usability, screen

battery, focus, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon IXUS 1100 HS /Powershot ELPH 510 HS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: By Theano Nikitas with additional material by Barn (dpreview.com)

Canon ELPH 510 HS (IXUS 1100 HS)

The Canon 510 HS (IXUS 1100 HS in Europe) is a small, stylish point-and-shoot camera that's packed with technology. Core features include a 12x optical zoom lens with an effective focal range of 28mm-336mm, a backlit CMOS sensor with a maximum output...

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The Canon ELPH 510 HS (IXUS 1100 HS) is a slim, stylish compact with a lot to offer both in terms of features and image quality. Our only real concerns relate to chromatic aberrations, which can be a problem around high-contrast scene elements, and its...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Snow (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HSDigital Camera Review

Canon's PowerShot 510 HS is one of the company's newest travel zoom cameras and the most expensive ELPH-class model in their current lineup. The 510 HS improves on, and is most closely related to the PowerShot SD4500 IS, a fairly lousy camera in our...

What a disappointment. Here we’ve got a corner of the market that isn’t yet crowded to capacity, an area currently led by Casio which–and no offense to Casio here–is no Canon, and the arrival of a brand new, expensive contender with an exciting spec...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS (Black)

The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS updates Canon's SD4500 IS, bumping up the resolution of its backside-illuminated CMOS sensor to 12 megapixels; changing from a narrow lens with a 10x zoom to a 28mm wide-angle lens with a 12x zoom; switching from a...

The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS is an attractive, easy-to-use snapshot camera with a nice wide, long lens, and plenty of shooting options, all in an ultracompact body.

The 510 HS's battery can be very short depending on the features you use and its shooting performance is a little behind that of competing models.

The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS hits on design, features, and photo and video quality, but is slightly off target on shooting performance.

Nov, 2011

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS

One of Canon's newest digicams features a 12.1MP CMOS sensor, a potent wide-angle 12x zoom, and of course, high-def video capability. Yet its signature feature is a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD monitor and interface. Now we'll see if “cool” taps and swipes...

Good quality stills/videos ; Nicely implemented touchscreen UI ; Compact package, large 12x zoom

Definitely for static subjects ; Relatively slow AF response ; Sub-par battery life (get a spare)

The Canon PowerShot 510 HS is a solid 12MP camera with a very useful 12x zoom. Image quality is very good and the movies are more than satisfactory.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS

Almost the same size as the 310 HS, the 510 HS packs a large 12x zoom into a very small package. Reviewed very well, the 510 HS features a 12x optical zoom, 1080p HD video, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen. Be warned that the touchscreen held the camera back...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: (hardwarezone.com)

Canon IXUS 1100 HS - A Sturdy Snap Shooter

Looking for a premium point-and-shoot camera? The 12.1-megapixel Canon IXUS 1100HS with 12x optical zoom and wide-angle 28mm lens seems to fit the bill from our assessment. It even comes with a 3.2-inch touchscreen interface, but does it interfere with...

Sturdy and well-constructed bodyFast and accurate AF systemVivid and accurate color productionGood noise performance

Touchscreen takes time to get used toSlightly pricey but justifiable

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Expert review by: (techreviewsource.com)

Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS

The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS is a 12-megapixel compact, easy-to-use digital camera that features a long, wide lens. It has a sleek design, a 3.2-inch touchscreen and plenty of shooting options. It only lacks in battery life and some image quality at...

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Consumer review by: mudherdarwash (cnet.com)

"Terrible noise when taking HDv movie"

Don't buy any elph series camera, they all have the same problem

Very good apart from the noise Caused by image stabilizer mechanism when making HD movie

I am surprised how cnet missed the noise issue

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Andrew-Price (cnet.com)

"Works For Me!"

I have had this camer for about a week and so far, it has met or exceeded all of my expectations. I bought it as an upgrade from a Canon PowerShot A710 IS that I have had for years and which has served me very well. I bought the ELPH 510 HS primarily...

Video is outstanding, full HD video is great

Short battery life

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: PChouhan (cnet.com)

"0....Manufacturing Defect"

This is the worst experience I have ever had with Future Shop and Canon . Purchased the camera on 26th Dec. Try to set up on 29th for new year eve. Surprise to discover that the lens were not opening completely. Took the cam to Futureshop, they advised...

Not worth of money

Feb, 2012

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