Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W830

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W830 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 520 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS versus the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 520 HS and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 520 HS and W830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W830 to resolve greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 520 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.