Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax X70

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Pentax X70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 520 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has got outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax X70 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.