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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z808EXR
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the Z800EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the Z800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 ELPH 520 HS Z800EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Z800EXR ELPH 520 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Z800EXR

 ELPH 520 HS Z800EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z800EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the Z800EXR.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and Z800EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (158g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography information
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (158g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (158g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
 Canon ELPH 520 HSFujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
Also called IXUS 500 HS FinePix Z808EXR
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots -
Battery type 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
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $200