Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Sony WX9

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was announced 13 months after the WX9 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 520 HS grades versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 520 HS offers external 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) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 520 HS and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 520 HS and WX9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger ELPH 520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.