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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
FujiFilm Z700EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 ELPH 520 HS Z700EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Z700EXR ELPH 520 HS 
Display sizing3.5"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 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography info
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (155g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (158g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
more heavy than average (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
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has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (158g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Canon ELPH 520 HSFujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
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