Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon M200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon M200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and M200 (24MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and M200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 8 years before the M200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the M200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Canon EOS M200. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Canon M200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got physical dimensions 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 M200 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon M200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the M200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and M200 is 96 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and M200.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 520 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon M200 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.