Pentax W30 vs Canon 510 HS

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Pentax W30 vs Canon 510 HS

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
7.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Pentax W30 Review.

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.

Succeeded by the Pentax W60
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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Canon 510 HS

Less expensive
$300 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.88 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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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

210 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Canon 510 HS advantages over Pentax W30

Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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 115k 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 7.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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

We haven’t reviewed the Pentax W30.
Read our Pentax W30 Preview

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Pentax W30

Sony DSC-HX5V

$235
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$294
1/2.4 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax W30 vs 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

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Pentax W30

Canon SD4500 IS

$235
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$197
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs 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

Compared to Nikon S8100

Pentax W30

Nikon S8100

$235
1/2.5 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$227
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon S8100

Canon 510 HS

Nikon S8100

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$227
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Nikon S8100

Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Pentax W30

Sony DSC-HX7V

$235
1/2.5 inch

Bigger pixels
Manual focus

$294
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs 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

Compared to Ricoh CX5

Pentax W30

Ricoh CX5

$235
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Ricoh CX5

Canon 510 HS

Ricoh CX5

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$399
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Ricoh CX5

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