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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(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
Sony W350
(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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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Sony W350

 ELPH 520 HS W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

 W350 ELPH 520 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony W350

 ELPH 520 HS W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (155 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
heavier than average (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 520 HS Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony W350
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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