Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon 7D

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon 7D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and 7D (18MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and 7D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years after the 7D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the 7D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Canon EOS 7D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Canon 7D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Canon 7D has sizing of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon 7D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the 7D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and 7D is 96 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and 7D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 520 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon 7D will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.