Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Released January 2012
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Samsung ST700
ELPH 520 HS | ST700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
ST700 | ELPH 520 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung ST700
ELPH 520 HS | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |