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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 520 HS was brought out 2 years after the SL720 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Samsung SL720

					

					

						
 ELPH 520 HS SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

					

					

						
 SL720 ELPH 520 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung SL720

					

					

						
 ELPH 520 HS SL720 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the SL720.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and SL720.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL720 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
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 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
20
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL720
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (155g)
47
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (190 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
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 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (155 grams)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
27
 really wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (155g)
25
 really wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung SL720
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSamsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as IXUS 500 HS PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $119