Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS (IXUS 500 HS) Specifications - Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS (IXUS 500 HS) Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS (IXUS 500 HS).
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Ultracompact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | |
| Other resolutions | 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | |
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | |
| Image stabilization | Optical | |
| Uncompressed format | No | |
| JPEG quality levels | Superfine, Fine | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–336 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 12× | |
| Maximum aperture | F3.4–5.6 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | No | |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (0.39″) | |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 461,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | PureColor II G TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | None | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | No | |
| Shutter priority | No | |
| Manual exposure mode | No | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 2.50 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | 2.8 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | No | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | |
| Format | H.264 | |
| Videography notes | Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps iFrame Movie (HD) | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Stereo | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes (Mini) | |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NB-9L rechargeable battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 190 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 19 mm (3.43 x 2.13 x 0.75″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | |
| GPS | None | |
