Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
Released in 2012, PowerShot ELPH 520 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
vs Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 520 HS28 mm²
PowerShot SD4500 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and PowerShot SD4500 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 520 HSMetricPowerShot SD4500 IS
10.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.68 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.82 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
35.49 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight190 g
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-9L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-9L battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and PowerShot SD4500 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 520 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SD4500 IS
Released in 2010, PowerShot SD4500 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.