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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 13 months after the EX-ZS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS grades vs the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 520 HS EX-ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 EX-ZS5 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 520 HS EX-ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the EX-ZS5.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (155 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon ELPH 520 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Alternative name IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) -
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
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