Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe ELPH 520 HS was launched 17 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Pentax Efina
ELPH 520 HS | Efina | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
Efina | ELPH 520 HS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Pentax Efina
ELPH 520 HS | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers outside measurements 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 Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the Efina.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and Efina.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax Efina to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Pentax Efina |
Alternative name | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 91g (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 | 200 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $10 |