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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 13 months later than the EX-ZS10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 ELPH 520 HS EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-ZS10 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 ELPH 520 HS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-ZS10 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS10 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography information
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offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Also called as IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $120