Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Z700EXR (12MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 24 months later than the Z700EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the Z700EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
ELPH 520 HS | Z700EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
Z700EXR | ELPH 520 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Z700EXR
ELPH 520 HS | Z700EXR | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z700EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the Z700EXR.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and Z700EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and Z700EXR.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR |
Also called | IXUS 500 HS | FinePix Z707EXR |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $279 | $250 |