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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Canon SX130 IS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 17 months later than the SX130 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the SX130 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Canon SX130 IS

 ELPH 520 HS SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 SX130 IS ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SX130 IS

 ELPH 520 HS SX130 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the SX130 IS.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and SX130 IS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and SX130 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography info
Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 shots)
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (308 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Alternative name IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Digic 4
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 308 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $250