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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z2000 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-Z2000 ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
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supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Also referred to as IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $279 $0