Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio TRYX

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the TRYX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Casio Exilim TRYX. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Casio TRYX Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got physical 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 TRYX has measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the TRYX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and TRYX is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and TRYX.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio TRYX to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.