Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 4 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Fujifilm XQ2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides physical measurements 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 XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the Fujifilm XQ2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 520 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm XQ2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 520 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.