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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 520 HS TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 TX55 ELPH 520 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX55

 ELPH 520 HS TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 520 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX55
29
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 CIPA)
heavier than others (155g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
better than average battery (250 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
35
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony TX55
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 520 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called IXUS 500 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Type 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 feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $350