Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm X100T

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm X100T, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X100T and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm X100T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Fujifilm X100T. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X100T Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100T has proportions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the Fujifilm X100T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm X100T is 96 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm X100T.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X100T will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ELPH 520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.