Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the ELPH 520 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the ELPH 520 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon ELPH 520 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 520 HS has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the ELPH 520 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 520 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 520 HS.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 100 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.