Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Kodak M341, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the M341 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 520 HS was announced 2 years later than the M341 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the M341 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak EasyShare M341. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Kodak M341 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Kodak M341
ELPH 520 HS | M341 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
M341 | ELPH 520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak M341
ELPH 520 HS | M341 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers physical 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) and the Kodak M341 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Kodak M341 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the M341.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and M341 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and M341.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M341 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M341 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Kodak EasyShare M341 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Kodak EasyShare M341 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 135 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | KLIC-7003 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $130 |