Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-Z2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the EX-Z2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the EX-Z2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z2000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z2000.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.