Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 520 HS was announced 22 months prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XQ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 520 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.