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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus VR-320, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 6 months later than the VR-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Olympus VR-320

 ELPH 520 HS VR-320 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 VR-320 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus VR-320

 ELPH 520 HS VR-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features exterior 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) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the VR-320.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and VR-320.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 shots)
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon ELPH 520 HSOlympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Olympus VR-320
Other name IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $179