Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony W320
ELPH 520 HS | W320 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
W320 | ELPH 520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony W320
ELPH 520 HS | W320 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS has physical measurements 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS compared to the W320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 520 HS and W320.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W320 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Also called | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $269 |