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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer measurements 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 J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm J30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
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features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
more heavy than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon ELPH 520 HSFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Alternate name IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 155g (0.34 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $150