Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 12 months prior to the Elph 115 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the Elph 115 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Canon Elph 115 IS has sizing of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the Elph 115 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and Elph 115 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and Elph 115 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.