Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL320

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Samsung TL320. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the TL320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL320 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.