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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 5 months later than the S1200pj and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 520 HS scores vs the S1200pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Nikon S1200pj

          

          

            
 ELPH 520 HS S1200pj 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

          

          

            
 S1200pj ELPH 520 HS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon S1200pj

          

          

            
 ELPH 520 HS S1200pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the S1200pj.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and S1200pj.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

            Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
25
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography features
Nikon S1200pj Street photography features
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography highlights
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
58
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (190 shots)
 more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (186g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
 heavier than others (186g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon ELPH 520 HSNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Alternate name IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
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 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 0.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 155g (0.34 pounds) 186g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $499