Canon PowerShot A510 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot A510 is a 3MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 640x480 video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot A510
Key Features — Canon PowerShot A510
3MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2048x1536 pixels, suitable for everyday snapshots and small prints.
AA Battery Powered: Runs on 2x AA NiMH or alkaline batteries, rated for approximately 300 shots per charge on NiMH cells.
DIGIC Image Processor: Canon's DIGIC processor handles image rendering and supports the camera's color profile options.
Five In-Camera Color Profiles: Choose from Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White for creative control without post-processing.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
9-Point Contrast Detection AF: Covers a range of focus points across the frame for straightforward subject acquisition in everyday scenes.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot A510
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| Processor | DIGIC |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Burst Rate | 2.3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 640x480 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
Description — Canon PowerShot A510
The Canon PowerShot A510 is a compact point-and-shoot built around a 3MP sensor with a 1/2.5-inch sensor size, processed by Canon's DIGIC image processor. It captures stills at up to 2048x1536 pixels and offers five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White — for straightforward in-camera customization. The 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 115,000 dots resolution handles image review and menu navigation, while an optical tunnel viewfinder provides an alternative framing method.
Video recording reaches up to 640x480 at 20fps in 8-bit color. Autofocus uses contrast detection across 9 focus points. ISO ranges from 50 to 400, and burst shooting is supported at up to 2.3fps.
The camera is powered by 2x AA batteries (NiMH or alkaline), rated at approximately 300 shots per charge on NiMH. It stores images on SD cards and connects via USB. The plastic body measures 91 x 64 x 38 mm and weighs just 180g, with a proprietary Canon hot shoe for external flash support.
Pros — Canon PowerShot A510
- ✓Runs on standard 2x AA batteries (NiMH or alkaline), rated for approximately 300 shots per charge on NiMH
- ✓Five color profiles available — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White — for in-camera creative control
- ✓Compact and lightweight at 180g and 91 x 64 x 38 mm in a plastic body
Cons — Canon PowerShot A510
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital IS
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting performance in low-light conditions
- ✗Video frame rate is capped at 20fps even at the highest 640x480 resolution
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