Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 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
- Released January 2012
- Also referred to as IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is Finepix Z91

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and Finepix Z90 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 520 HS was released 13 months after the Finepix Z90 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the Finepix Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS & FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90
ELPH 520 HS | Finepix Z90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
Finepix Z90 | ELPH 520 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
ELPH 520 HS | Finepix Z90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the Finepix Z90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and Finepix Z90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | FujiFilm Finepix Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | FujiFilm Finepix Z90 |
Also Known as | IXUS 500 HS | Finepix Z91 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD / SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $220 |