Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and ELPH 350 HS (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 4 years earlier than the ELPH 350 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the ELPH 350 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 350 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon ELPH 350 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the ELPH 350 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 350 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 350 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.