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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 500 HS
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was launched 4 years prior to the TG-860 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Olympus TG-860

					

					

						
 ELPH 520 HS TG-860 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

					

					

						
 TG-860 ELPH 520 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus TG-860

					

					

						
 ELPH 520 HS TG-860 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides 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) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the TG-860.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and TG-860.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than others (155 grams)
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
48
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (190 shots)
 heavier than others (155g)
 MP count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than others (155g)
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon ELPH 520 HSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $279