Samsung WB850
Compact Superzoom Camera
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Canon ELPH 520 HS
Compact Superzoom Camera
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What’s good about the Samsung WB850F
Best price
$486
- Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
- Significantly larger image sensor 28 mm² vs 17 mm²
- Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
- Longer optical zoom 21.0× vs 12.0×
- Better built-in flash range 17′ vs 8′
- Quicker Flash Recycle Time 4 seconds vs 10 seconds
- Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
- Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec
- Has GPS location tagging ELPH 520 HS does not have GPS
- Has HDR on-board ELPH 520 HS does not have HDR
- Has panorama image capture ELPH 520 HS does not have panorama
- Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities ELPH 520 HS does not have Wi-Fi
- Has 3D capture capabilities ELPH 520 HS does not have 3D
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Samsung WB850F
What’s good about the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
Best price
$288
$288
- Weighs a lot less than the WB850 4.76 oz vs 7.99 oz
- Significantly smaller body size 6 in³ vs 10 in³
- Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.76″ vs 0.98″
- Significantly cheaper street price $288 vs $486
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
What the Samsung WB850 and Canon ELPH 520 HS have in common
- The same maximum ISO setting 3200 ISO
- Same viewscreen size 3.0″
- HDMI port
What’s missing from both the Samsung WB850 and the Canon ELPH 520 HS
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No waterproof housing -
No external microphone jack -
No RAW capture -
No hot shoe -
No flip out viewscreen