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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • Build quality is excellent
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • The night photograph was excellent

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • IXUS 500 HS a touch more difficult to operate
  • Nobody will like the short 190-shot battery life

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 3.4
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Pros

  • Build quality is excellent
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • size
  • weight and classy good looks
  • Canon ELPH 520 HS is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • simplicity here is incredibly usable and easy to warm up to instantly
  • it offers a surprisingly satisfying experience
  • quick AF and recycle time
  • its menu system is both intuitive and responsive
  • It is a very responsive camera

Cons

  • it does not cost you a cent more
  • IXUS 500 HS a touch more difficult to operate
  • Nobody will like the short 190-shot battery life
  • Battery life is only around 190 shots from a full charge
  • there's no manual focus mode
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Canon ELPH 520 HS have Weather Sealing
  • have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography
  • Canon ELPH 520 HS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2048
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1880
  • 2816x1584
  • 2736x2736
  • 2192x2736
  • 2112x2112
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1064
  • 1696x2112
  • 1200x1200
  • 960x1200
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
  • 384x480
  • 320x240
ProcessorDIGIC 5
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.4
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv28 - 336
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight4.76 oz
Width3.43 in
Height2.12 in
Depth0.76 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)190
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.5 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification2.0 x
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon IXUS 500 HS
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Pocket-lint
Published: 02.03.2012
Canon IXUS 500 HS
3.5

Unapologetically fashion conscious IXUS goes retro with its boxy styling, but squeezes in an 12x optical zoom to ensure it’s not just a pretty

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon IXUS 500 HS review
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TechRadar
Published: 10.04.2012
Canon IXUS 500 HS review
3.0

The slimmest compact camera to squeeze in a 12x optical zoom

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon IXUS 500 HS Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 22.02.2012
Canon IXUS 500 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon IXUS 500 HS adds a long zoom lens to the style-conscious IXUS range of compact cameras. Also known as the ELPH 520 HS, the Canon IXUS 500 HS boasts a wide-angle 12x zoom, 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3 inch LCD screen and full 1080p HD movies. Is this the right travel-zoom camera for you? Find out in our in-depth Canon IXUS 500 HS review, complete with full-size sample images and video.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Video review
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 06.03.2012
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Video review

Just the other day I was perusing Canon's Digital Compact Cameras webpage when suddenly I was submerged in a vat of relentless consternation. The company offers 25 point-and-shoot models in the sub-$350 category. In my opinion, that's far too many, and it's part of the reason why the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS ($300) is not one the company's shining stars. In fact, the camera doesn't...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon IXUS 500 HS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 22.02.2012
Canon IXUS 500 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon IXUS 500 HS adds a long zoom lens to the style-conscious IXUS range of compact cameras. Also known as the ELPH 520 HS, the Canon IXUS 500 HS boasts a wide-angle 12x zoom, 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3 inch LCD screen and full 1080p HD movies. Is this the right travel-zoom camera for you? Find out in our in-depth Canon IXUS 500 HS review, complete with full-size sample images and video.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon ELPH 520 HS
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CNET
Published: 31.05.2012
Canon ELPH 520 HS

Canon ELPH 520 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 13.08.2012
Canon ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS review | Cameralabs

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon 520 HS Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.01.2012
Canon 520 HS Review
4.0

Canon 520 HS review, find out how the 520 HS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon IXUS 500 HS review
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Canon IXUS 500 HS review

In het Canon IXUS 500 HS productdossier lees je alles over de IXUS 500 HS. Lees wat de IXUS 500 HS allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS Review @ CameraLabs
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Photoxels
Published: 20.08.2012
Canon ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS Review @ CameraLabs

“The ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS is truly a marvel of miniaturisation. If you’re looking for a pocket zoom that really is pocketable you be hard pressed to find a model that matches it fo…

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 21.03.2012
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Review | Digital Trends

Canon's Elph 520 HS adds a little flavor to a generally boring point-and-shoot world though it does come with some bitter tastes.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS
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PCMag Australia
Published: 06.03.2012
Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS
2.5

The Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS packs a 12x zoom lens into a very compact body that's sure to turn heads. But this pretty camera is hampered by a tiny sensor that produces noisy images at middle to high ISO settings.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon Ixus 500 HS review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 07.03.2012
Canon Ixus 500 HS review
4.0

The slim, sumptuous design and 12x zoom lens are a great combination, but other cameras beat it for image quality

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 05/12/2012 Quick TakeProsDurable metal exterior available in 4 colorsOffers that classic Digital ELPH look and feelCaptures pleasing 10-megapixel photos when viewed full screenGood shooting performanceLoads of useful exposure options; both in still and video modesRecords nice full 1080p

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Canon ELPH 520 HS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 09.01.2012
Canon ELPH 520 HS Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Canon ELPH 520 HS is a 10.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 lens. Read our ELPH 520 HS review to find its pros and cons.