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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the Mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the Mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Kodak Mini

 ELPH 520 HS Mini 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 Mini ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak Mini

 ELPH 520 HS Mini 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the Mini.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and Mini.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ELPH 520 HS offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Mini Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (155g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Mini
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
heavier than others (155g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
35
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Mini Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others (155 grams)
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Kodak Mini
 Canon ELPH 520 HSKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Kodak EasyShare Mini
Otherwise known as IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 99 grams (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $100