Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 23 months after the TX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has physical 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS vs the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and TX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 520 HS has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher ELPH 520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.