Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S230

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S230 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the S230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and S230.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.