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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 23 months after the EX-S7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-S7

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS EX-S7 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 EX-S7 ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-S7

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS EX-S7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the EX-S7.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-S7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S7 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 520 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
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 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
48
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
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 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
 low MP (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
22
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Also Known as IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $140