Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S31

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Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S31

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 510 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 510 HS.

1/3 inch 17.3mm²
10.1 megapixels
29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S31 Review.

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Differences

Canon 510 HS advantages over Nikon S31

Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.32 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
More telephoto lens reach
336 mm vs 87 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
21 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
3.3 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S31 advantages over Canon 510 HS

Less expensive
$120 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Slim and stylish camera body; Extremely versatile 12x lens; Gorgeous 3.2-inch screen; Good image quality overall.
Not everyone will like the touchscreen; Glossy camera body attracts smudges; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 510 HS Express Review

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S31.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX5V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.4 inch

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Nikon S31

Sony DSC-HX5V

$89
1/3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$294
1/2.4 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S31 vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Canon 510 HS

Canon SD4500 IS

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More dots on screen

$197
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Nikon S31

Canon SD4500 IS

$89
1/3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$197
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S31 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX7V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$294
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Nikon S31

Sony DSC-HX7V

$89
1/3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$294
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S31 vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Compared to Nikon S30

Canon 510 HS

Nikon S30

$318
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$120
1/3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S30

Nikon S31

Nikon S30

$89
1/3 inch

Faster shutter

$120
1/3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S31 vs Nikon S30

Compared to Nikon S33

Canon 510 HS

Nikon S33

$318
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$109
1/3.1 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S33

Nikon S31

Nikon S33

$89
1/3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$109
1/3.1 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon S31 vs Nikon S33

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