Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

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.

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

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.