Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon 1D C

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon 1D C, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are built by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and 1D C (18MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and 1D C (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 520 HS was brought out 3 months before the 1D C and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the 1D C when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon EOS-1D C. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Canon 1D C Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Canon 1D C has sizing of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon 1D C in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the 1D C.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and 1D C is 96 and 50 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and 1D C.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 1D C will give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.