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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Fujifilm Z110
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was announced at a similar time to the Fujifilm Z110 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Fujifilm Z110

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm Z110 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Fujifilm Z110 ELPH 520 HS 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z110

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm Z110 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides outer dimensions 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 Z110 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the Fujifilm Z110.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z110 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z110.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm Z110 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z110 Portrait photography information
25
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z110 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (155g)
55
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z110 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z110
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
heavier than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z110 Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z110 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z110
 Canon ELPH 520 HSFujifilm FinePix Z110
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z110
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $0