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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 13 months after the ST700 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Samsung ST700

 ELPH 520 HS ST700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 ST700 ELPH 520 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST700

 ELPH 520 HS ST700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the ST700.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and ST700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST700
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging info
Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST700
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSamsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Samsung ST700
Also called as IXUS 500 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 155 grams (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $280