Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S80

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 17 months later than the S80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the S80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the S80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and S80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S80 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.