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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 18 months later than the EX-S200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the EX-S200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 ELPH 520 HS EX-S200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-S200 ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-S200

 ELPH 520 HS EX-S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-S200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the EX-S200.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-S200 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $279 $0