Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-FS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the EX-FS10 (9MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the EX-FS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with physical 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 Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-FS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the EX-FS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-FS10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-FS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 520 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.