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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was brought out within a month of the TX20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TX20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 TX20 ELPH 520 HS 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the TX20.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and TX20.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
26
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (155g)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX20
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (250 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
58
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 more heavy than competitors (155g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 weather proof
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX20
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX20
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also Known as IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $330