Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 3 years after the FE-25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS scores versus the FE-25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Olympus FE-25
ELPH 520 HS | FE-25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
FE-25 | ELPH 520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus FE-25
ELPH 520 HS | FE-25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the FE-25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and FE-25.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 520 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Olympus FE-25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Olympus FE-25 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2768 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $15 |