Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon A810

Below is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon A810, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and A810 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was announced at a similar time to the A810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon A810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the A810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon PowerShot A810. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Canon A810 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon A810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the A810.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and A810 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and A810.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.