Samsung WB850
Compact Superzoom Camera
vs Canon ELPH 520 HS
Compact Superzoom Camera

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

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Best price
$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

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

  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No flip out viewscreen

Want to compare other cameras?

  • Compare the Samsung WB850 to the
  • Compare the Canon ELPH 520 HS to the