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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and S4100 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 12 months later than the S4100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 520 HS S4100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 S4100 ELPH 520 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 520 HS S4100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the S4100.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and S4100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4100 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S4100 Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon S4100
 Canon ELPH 520 HSNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also referred to as IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs 190 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL19
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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $140