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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Canon Elph 115 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 ELPH 520 HS Elph 115 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Elph 115 IS ELPH 520 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS

 ELPH 520 HS Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography info
Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography features
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 shots)
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging details
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCanon Elph 115 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Canon Elph 115 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 500 HS IXUS 132 HS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 images 170 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $225