Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4000

Below is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 24 months later than the S4000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 520 HS grades vs the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys physical 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 S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the S4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and S4000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S4000 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.