Canon ELPH 520 HS (IXUS 500 HS)
10.1 megapixels | 3" screen | 28 – 336 mm (12×)
The Canon ELPH 520 is the world's slimmest 12x zoom camera. It offers a 28-336mm equivalent lens range and features a 10MP CMOS sensor, Intelligent Image Stabilization and a 460k dot rear LCD. The camera uses MicroSD memory cards.
Specifications
| Body type |
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Body type
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Ultracompact
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| Sensor |
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Max resolution
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3648 x 2736
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?
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Other resolutions
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3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240
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?
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Image ratio w:h
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1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
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?
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Effective pixels
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10.1 megapixels
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?
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Sensor photo detectors
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16.8 megapixels
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?
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Sensor size
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1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm)
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?
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Sensor type
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BSI-CMOS
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?
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Processor
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DIGIC 5
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| Image |
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ISO
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Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
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?
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White balance presets
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6
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?
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Custom white balance
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Yes (1)
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?
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Image stabilization
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Optical
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?
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Image stabilization notes
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Approx. 3.5-stop
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Uncompressed format
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No
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JPEG quality levels
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Fine, Normal
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?
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| Optics & Focus |
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Focal length (equiv.)
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28 – 336 mm
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Optical zoom
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12×
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Autofocus
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- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Multi-area
- Center
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
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?
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Digital zoom
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Yes (4x)
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Manual focus
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No
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?
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Macro focus range
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1 cm (.39")
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?
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Number of focus points
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9
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Lens mount
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None
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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Articulated LCD
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Fixed
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?
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Screen size
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3"
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?
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Screen dots
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461,000
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?
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Touch screen
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No
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Screen type
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PureColor II G TFT LCD
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Live view
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Yes
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?
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Viewfinder type
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None
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?
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| Photography features |
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Maximum aperture
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F3.4 - F5.6
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?
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Minimum shutter speed
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15 sec
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?
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Maximum shutter speed
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1/4000 sec
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?
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Aperture priority
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No
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?
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Shutter priority
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No
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?
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Manual exposure mode
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No
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Subject / scene modes
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Yes
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Built-in flash
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Yes
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Flash range
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2.5 m
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External flash
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No
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Flash modes
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Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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Continuous drive
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Yes (2.8 fps)
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?
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Self-timer
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Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
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Metering modes
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Exposure compensation
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±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
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?
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WB Bracketing
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No
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?
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| Videography features |
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Format
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Microphone
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Stereo
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Speaker
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Stereo
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Resolutions
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1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
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Videography notes
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Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps iFrame Movie (HD)
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| Storage |
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Storage types
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microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
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?
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| Connectivity |
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USB
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USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
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?
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HDMI
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Yes (Mini)
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?
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Wireless
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None
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?
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Remote control
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No
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| Physical |
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Environmentally sealed
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No
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Battery
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Battery Pack
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?
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Battery description
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Lithium-Ion NB-9L rechargeable battery & charger
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?
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Battery Life (CIPA)
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190
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?
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Weight (inc. batteries)
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155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
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Dimensions
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87 x 54 x 19 mm (3.43 x 2.13 x .75")
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| Other features |
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Orientation sensor
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Yes
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Timelapse recording
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No
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?
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GPS
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None
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