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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years after the EX-G1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-G1

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 EX-G1 ELPH 520 HS 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-G1

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the EX-G1.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-G1.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-G1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 has manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
53
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
23
 environment proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
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 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
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 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery power (190 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 environment proofing
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
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 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-11-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $61