Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S7000

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the S7000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the S7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer 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 S7000 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Nikon S7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the S7000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and S7000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S7000 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.