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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the M380 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 3 years later than the M380 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the M380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Kodak M380

 ELPH 520 HS M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 M380 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak M380

 ELPH 520 HS M380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features physical measurements 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 M380 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Kodak M380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the M380.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and M380.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography features
Kodak M380 Sports photography features
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
heavier than competitors (155g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging info
Kodak M380 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak M380
 Canon ELPH 520 HSKodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Kodak EasyShare M380
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1448 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $160