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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 500 HS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced within a month of the TX200V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 520 HS grades against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TX200V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 TX200V ELPH 520 HS 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the TX200V.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and TX200V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX200V to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
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 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
58
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (190 per charge)
 heavier than competition (155g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
 weather sealing
 has focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
47
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $500