Nikon D3 vs Canon ELPH 510 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD3ELPH 510 HS
      Successor ModelNikon D3S
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 336 mm
      Optical Zoom12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO2290
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score81
      Video Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")99 x 59 x 22 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Battery PackNB-9L
      Battery Life4300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3 Canon ELPH 510 HS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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