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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the M320 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 3 years later than the M320 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the M320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Kodak M320

 ELPH 520 HS M320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 M320 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak M320

 ELPH 520 HS M320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak M320 has sizing of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the M320.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and M320 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and M320.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 520 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 520 HS will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak M320 Portrait photography details
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features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Kodak M320
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M320 Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 shots)
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak M320 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Kodak M320
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak M320
 Canon ELPH 520 HSKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Kodak EasyShare M320
Other name IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3472 x 2604
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $39