Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX7

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 520 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys external 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) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 520 HS features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more modern ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.