Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST100

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was announced 2 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS provides physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the ST100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and ST100.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.