Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - 1/3" CMOS, 10.1MP, 4 - 48mm, f/3.4 - f/5.6, TTL, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT, 3648 x 2736, USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI, Blue

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
6166B001
19-01-2012
An Ultra-Slim High Performer.
In the twelve years since the original ELPH was instantly and universally proclaimed an icon of style, successive ELPH cameras have remained at the forefront of design even while boasting the very latest in digital technology. Now, opening a new era of ELPH design, the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS digital camera is both homage to the original ELPH and astonishing synthesis of Canon's leadership in technical advancements. A mere 0.76 inches thick, it is the world's thinnest 12x zoom camera*. Canon's pursuit of perfection has driven the development of new miniaturization including a new lens and new 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that, powered by Canon's DIGIC 5 Image Processor, create images as breathtakingly beautiful as the camera itself. It's also packed with the latest Canon technologies including Smart AUTO with new Face ID and Full HD Video. Brimming with a full range of advanced technologies that automatically optimize the image quality of every shot, the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS digital camera makes the ultimate style icon incredibly effortless.

Incredibly Thin Design
Canon's unwavering commitment to equipping an ultra-thin, clean-profiled ELPH with 12x zooming power required a redesign of the lens, sensor and other technologies. This pursuit of perfection paid off, creating the world's thinnest camera with a 12x zoom. At an astonishingly thin 0.76 inches, it is significantly slimmer than competitors' 12x zoom models.

12x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
Newly designed to custom-fit the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS digital camera's incredibly thin profile, the camera's 12x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide-Angle Lens is a marvel of optical technology. The Wide-Angle lens gives you more to work with in every shot, adding depth, perspective and grandeur as called for. Landscapes, city scenes, family shots and more all benefit from the extra width. With a 12x Optical Zoom, no shot is beyond your reach. You'll love the flexibility it gives you when shooting: from a single vantage point you can capture an unlimited number of different images simply by zooming in and out. It also incorporates the latest in Canon UA lens technology, suppressing lens aberration for outstanding image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The camera's sensor was specifically designed for this lens, so even at the long end of the zoom images are bright and clear.

UA Lens Technology
Pioneered by Canon, UA Lens technology makes possible compact lenses with remarkable optical performance. By using molded glass with an ultra-high refractive index in aspherical lens elements, Canon has succeeded in reducing lens size while significantly reducing image aberrations. Another stellar example of cutting-edge Canon optics, UA Lens technology helps make PowerShot digital cameras pocket-friendly and capable of astounding image quality.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0, mini HDMI
Colour of product 
Blue
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Weight 
135
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.4 - 5.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
4 - 48
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/4000
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
10.1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Optical zoom 
12
PictBridge 
Y
Saturation adjustment
Y
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Underwater
Self-timer 
20, 30
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
16.8
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NB-9L
Power supply type 
AC

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
461000
Field of view
100

Technical details

Display diagonal 
3

Lens system

Combined zoom
48
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
4
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 336
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
5.6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
336
Minimum aperture number 
3.4
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
28

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Thumbnails
Custom colour
Y
Image editing
Resizing, Rotating, Trimming
Image quality adjustment
Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Focusing

Auto Mode focusing range (tele)
1 - ∞
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - 0.5
Normal focusing range
0.05 - ∞
Smile detection
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 1.5
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 2.5
Flash recharging time
10

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y
Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90

Battery

Battery voltage 
3.5

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
HDMI
AC adapter included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
1/3
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2112 x 2112, 2736 x 2736, 2816 x 1584, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
155
Width 
87.1
Depth 
19.2
Height 
53.9

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
2

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