Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W310

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was released 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS and the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and W310.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W310 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.