Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and Samsung WB850F

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and Samsung WB850F [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS ×
Samsung WB850F ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot ELPH 520 HSSamsung WB850F
BrandCanonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model number520 HSWB850F
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 500 hs
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Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)87110
Width (mm)1925
Height (mm)5462
Weight (g)155226
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116.2
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)1.691.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1448(2.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 176x128
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 384x288
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264; Audio data; Linear PCM (2 channel stereo))MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC / H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 336.0023.00 - 483.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 48.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)1221
Aperture range (f)0.11 - 0.290.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)580
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.33
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detection: TTL Auto Focus (Center AF, Multi AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Face Recognition AF, Selection AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000614,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)109
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100-3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • kelvin
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/2000 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAFMulti, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye EffectScene: Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach & Snow; MAGIC Plus: Panorama, 3D Photo, Magic Frame
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto 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))ISO Auto: Wide: 0.30 m - 4.96 m, Tele: 0.50 m - 2.35 m
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • gps with poi
  • wi-fi
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)2.8-
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)190-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-9LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • auto backup
  • creative movie maker
  • intelli-studio
  • map download manager (download from on-line with ilinker)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp sp2 / vista / 7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, HS System, DIGIC 5, Advanced Smart AUTO, Face ID, Smile Recognition, Sleeping Face RecognitionOptical Image Stabilization, BSI CMOS Sensor, 3.0" AMOLED Screen, Full HD Video, GPS with POI



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