Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350
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![Canon ELPH 520 HS front Canon ELPH 520 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-520-HS/Canon-ELPH-520-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W350.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 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
- Launched January 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 500 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 520 HS was manufactured 2 years after the W350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 520 HS matches up against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony W350
ELPH 520 HS | W350 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS
W350 | ELPH 520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony W350
ELPH 520 HS | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer 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) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the W350.
![Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W350-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and W350.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 520 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon ELPH 520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 500 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $200 |