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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 11 months before the ELPH 520 HS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the ELPH 520 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 520 HS ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 520 HS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the ELPH 520 HS.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 520 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 520 HS.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 300 HS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography details
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography highlights
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography advice
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon ELPH 520 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon ELPH 520 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 220 HS IXUS 500 HS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 190 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $279