Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-3010

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 3 years after the FE-3010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus FE-3010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the FE-3010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and FE-3010.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-3010 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.