Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 520 HS was released 12 months later than the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Samsung ST65
ELPH 520 HS | ST65 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
ST65 | ELPH 520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST65
ELPH 520 HS | ST65 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers external dimensions 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 ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the ST65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and ST65.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Samsung ST65 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $279 | $130 |