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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 2 years after the SD780 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the SD780 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Canon SD780 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 SD780 IS ELPH 520 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SD780 IS

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS SD780 IS 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has sizing of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SD780 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the SD780 IS.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and SD780 IS.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD780 IS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
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 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
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 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (190 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (155g)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (155g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
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 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (190 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging details
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competitors (155g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCanon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Also called as IXUS 500 HS Digital IXUS 100 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $0