Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was brought out 6 months after the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS comes with outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the TX55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.