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Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and Olympus Tough TG-630 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-630 ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-630Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberTG-630520 HS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 500 hs
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9887
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)6654
Weight (g)167155
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1210.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.551.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)52.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) / AVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264; Audio data; Linear PCM (2 channel stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens; 11 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 1 ED elementCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.004.00 - 48.00
Zoom ratio (x)512
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.260.11 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)205
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 601 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF TrackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBeauty, Portrait, Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self-portrait, SunsetMovie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: W: 0.2m - 3.5m; T: 0.5m - 2.5mAuto ISO: 1.6 - 8.2 ft. (W), 3.3 - 4.9 ft. (T) (50 cm - 2.5 m (W), 1.0 - 1.5 m (T))
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)57-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)52.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)25-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-2.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270190
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x10.3-10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof (5m), Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C), Shockproof (1.5m). Available in blue, red, silver, or black.Optical Image Stabilization, HS System, DIGIC 5, Advanced Smart AUTO, Face ID, Smile Recognition, Sleeping Face Recognition



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