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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 23 months after the EX-Z35 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the EX-Z35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-Z35 ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 ELPH 520 HS EX-Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the EX-Z35.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z35 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z35 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (190 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Otherwise known as IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-02-21
Physical type 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $99