Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus 5010

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the 5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the 5010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and 5010.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.