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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 520 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Fujifilm Z300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
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provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (155 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
heavier than average (155g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
has touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
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touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon ELPH 520 HSFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also Known as IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-06-12
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $279 $0