Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W320

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.