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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 16 months later than the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-Z16 ELPH 520 HS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys physical 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) while the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z16.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z16 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also called as IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $100