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title: "Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS 10.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Ultra Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens and Full 1080p HD Video (Black)"
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# Full 1080p HD Video with Stereo Sound World's thinnest 0.76in body 12x Optical Zoom Wide-Angle Lens Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS 10.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Ultra Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens and Full 1080p HD Video (Black)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** € 3.39
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Slim, smart, and zoom-ready — never miss a moment in style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS 10.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Ultra Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Lens and Full 1080p HD Video (Black) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** € 3.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless HD Video:** Record cinematic 1080p Full HD videos with stereo sound and instant HDMI playback.
- • **Crystal Clear Shots:** 10.1MP BSI CMOS sensor + DIGIC 5 processor deliver bright, sharp images even in low light.
- • **Smart Auto & Face ID:** 58 shooting modes and intelligent Face ID ensure perfect shots without the guesswork.
- • **Ultra-Slim Powerhouse:** Carry the world's thinnest 12x zoom camera—style meets portability effortlessly.
- • **Zoom Into Every Moment:** 12x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens captures stunning detail from any distance.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS is an ultra-compact digital camera featuring a groundbreaking 0.76-inch thin body, a powerful 12x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 10.1MP BSI CMOS sensor powered by DIGIC 5 image processing. Designed for professionals on the go, it offers 58 smart auto modes including Face ID, a 3-inch PureColor LCD, and full 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound and HDMI output, making it the ultimate blend of portability, performance, and style.

## Description

The Canon 6169B001 PowerShot ELPH 520 HS 10.1MP Ultra-Thin Compact Digital Camera, in black, is a mere 0.76 inches thick and the world's thinnest 12x zoom camera. Canon's pursuit of perfection has driven the development of miniaturization including a lens and 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor that, powered by Canon's DIGIC 5 Image Processor, create images as breathtakingly beautiful as the camera itself. 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. The camera's sensor was specifically designed for this lens, so even at the long end of the zoom images are bright and clear. It is also packed with the technologies including Smart AUTO with Face ID and Full HD Video. Brimming with a full range of advanced technologies the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS digital camera makes the ultimate style icon incredibly effortless.

Review: Great camera, big zoom - I'm really happy with this camera. It takes great snapshots, and it is so small that I can always have it with me. Nobody will ever mistake it for a several thousand dollar DSLR, either in price, weight, or picture quality, but the 12x zoom in such a small package was the sweet spot for me. And lets face it, for most of us, being able to get the shot because you have your camera is much more important than the really high quality picture--that you're never going to blow up to room size anyway--that you would have got if only you hadn't left your big, heavy, awkward DSLR at home! Some folks have compared the quality to cell phones. There's no comparison. I can get shots that are just dark blobs on the iPhone. The battery is pretty small, though, so make sure you have two or three, which I have always done anyway (they're small, so it isn't that big a deal). Be careful if you buy an off brand battery: Many of them have LESS capacity. Don't go by the picture, many of them appear to be photoshopped to say 1000mAH, but the specs give you the real value. I picked up the Wasabi Power Battery for Canon NB-9L and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS, ELPH 510 HS, ELPH 520 HS, ELPH 530 HS , and it seems OK so far, but I haven't rigorously tested it. The reviews were pretty good, though.
Review: Fully meets my expectations for a good Canon camera. - At the time I ordered this camera, a black one, there were some 300 reviews posted. I read them all. Some people had valid gripes I suppose but after trying three other small 5x zoom cameras, 2 Samsungs and a Fuji for about 1/2 the price of the Canon I decided to try the Canon Elph 520 despite some negative comments. I was also intrigued with the 12x optical zoom in such a small package. I have two other cameras that I use but wanted a more portable / pocketable camera but didn't want to loose out on the higher zoom that I need once in a while for bird pictures. I have shot some 160 pictures, including a few videos and have transferred via cable to my laptop many of the recordings. I have also used the mini SD card in a card reader to transfer photos to my ipad and my laptop. It all works well. the SD card is a bit small but isn't really all that hard to handle but you do need to be careful where you are when you are handling that dime sized card. The picture quality has been terrific with great colors and sharp clear images. I have not experienced any of the softness or graininess some people have reported. I have the P mode set for ISO 200 and the Auto mode for auto ISO. If there is any question of grainy photos I use the P mode and a tripod. But so far I am just super pleased with this camera's performance and it is becoming my #1 goto camera. I wouldn't call this a drawback but there is no manual control for aperture, shutter speed or focus so the really creative types won't be pleased by that but they can buy some other camera instead of griping about this one. I'm not much of a fan for the included Canon software either. I have taken good photos by the light of our street light and got a good moon shot with it too. It's a small camera with a 1/ 2/3 sensor that works above it's pay grade because of the Digic 4+ help. The battery charger I received is just a little box with a flippy plug on the back side. It plugs in easily and stows away cleanly. The charger has a separate light indicating the charge is complete. I like that feature. One of the cameras I tried left me guessing about when the battery was done charging. One of my other cameras is an old Canon SX 120 IS I've used for a long time and the new Elph 520 takes a very similar picture (maybe a bit better). I like this camera.

## Features

- World's thinnest camera with a 12x Optical Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
- Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 10.1 MP CMOS Sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor (up to 3200 ISO)
- 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD
- Smart AUTO with 58 predefined shooting scenarios and the new Face ID function
- Full 1080p HD Video in Stereo Sound with a dedicated Movie Button and HDMI Output for HDTV viewing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006UMM1AY |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.4-F5.6 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #261,824 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,306 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Battery Charger, HDMI Cable, Remote, Tripod, Warranty Card, Wrist Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 28 Mm |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, HDTVs, and other devices that support JPEG files via USB or HDMI |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.8 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 437 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 720x1080 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 461000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | [ESTIMATE] LessThan1000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Movie Digest, Program |
| File Format | RAW |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Modes | [POSSIBLE VALUES: Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch, Rear Curtain Synch] |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
| Focal Length Description | 28 Mm |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Generation | latest |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00660685048706 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 5.5 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle, Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6169B001 |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.6 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 33.6 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 10.1 mp |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS |
| Model Number | 6169B001 |
| Model Series | ELPH |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 12 |
| Photo Filter Size | 28 millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 10.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 75.5 degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 60 minutes |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Series Number | 520 |
| Shooting Modes | Underwater |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Supported File Format | RAW |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 10.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 660685048706 013803146769 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 2.8 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9, 4:3
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.6 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 336 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 12
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** RAW

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera, big zoom
*by D***R on July 28, 2012*

I'm really happy with this camera. It takes great snapshots, and it is so small that I can always have it with me. Nobody will ever mistake it for a several thousand dollar DSLR, either in price, weight, or picture quality, but the 12x zoom in such a small package was the sweet spot for me. And lets face it, for most of us, being able to get the shot because you have your camera is much more important than the really high quality picture--that you're never going to blow up to room size anyway--that you would have got if only you hadn't left your big, heavy, awkward DSLR at home! Some folks have compared the quality to cell phones. There's no comparison. I can get shots that are just dark blobs on the iPhone. The battery is pretty small, though, so make sure you have two or three, which I have always done anyway (they're small, so it isn't that big a deal). Be careful if you buy an off brand battery: Many of them have LESS capacity. Don't go by the picture, many of them appear to be photoshopped to say 1000mAH, but the specs give you the real value. I picked up the Wasabi Power Battery for Canon NB-9L and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS, ELPH 510 HS, ELPH 520 HS, ELPH 530 HS , and it seems OK so far, but I haven't rigorously tested it. The reviews were pretty good, though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fully meets my expectations for a good Canon camera.
*by G***D on September 10, 2014*

At the time I ordered this camera, a black one, there were some 300 reviews posted. I read them all. Some people had valid gripes I suppose but after trying three other small 5x zoom cameras, 2 Samsungs and a Fuji for about 1/2 the price of the Canon I decided to try the Canon Elph 520 despite some negative comments. I was also intrigued with the 12x optical zoom in such a small package. I have two other cameras that I use but wanted a more portable / pocketable camera but didn't want to loose out on the higher zoom that I need once in a while for bird pictures. I have shot some 160 pictures, including a few videos and have transferred via cable to my laptop many of the recordings. I have also used the mini SD card in a card reader to transfer photos to my ipad and my laptop. It all works well. the SD card is a bit small but isn't really all that hard to handle but you do need to be careful where you are when you are handling that dime sized card. The picture quality has been terrific with great colors and sharp clear images. I have not experienced any of the softness or graininess some people have reported. I have the P mode set for ISO 200 and the Auto mode for auto ISO. If there is any question of grainy photos I use the P mode and a tripod. But so far I am just super pleased with this camera's performance and it is becoming my #1 goto camera. I wouldn't call this a drawback but there is no manual control for aperture, shutter speed or focus so the really creative types won't be pleased by that but they can buy some other camera instead of griping about this one. I'm not much of a fan for the included Canon software either. I have taken good photos by the light of our street light and got a good moon shot with it too. It's a small camera with a 1/ 2/3 sensor that works above it's pay grade because of the Digic 4+ help. The battery charger I received is just a little box with a flippy plug on the back side. It plugs in easily and stows away cleanly. The charger has a separate light indicating the charge is complete. I like that feature. One of the cameras I tried left me guessing about when the battery was done charging. One of my other cameras is an old Canon SX 120 IS I've used for a long time and the new Elph 520 takes a very similar picture (maybe a bit better). I like this camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the price, but noisy pictures
*by S***R on June 20, 2014*

I bought this based on the reviews, and am satisfied, but not jumping out of my chair with excitement about it. I've been using it for about a month, mostly in settings that are easy for just about any camera to handle: outdoors in daylight. I've mostly used the "auto" setting, but have also played around in "Program" and with some of the cooler features like the movie clips (each time you take a photo, it takes a tiny video and stitches a day's worth together). What I've found: ***THE GOOD -Nice macros. For a little point-and-shoot, it handles macro detail well. -Compact. Really small and easy to carry around in my pocketbook. -Most photos come out reasonably in focus, with good lighting. -You can zoom like crazy. My results have been mixed; some of the ultra-zoomed photos have come out well, others are out of focus. -Cool features. I haven't played with all of them yet, but there's a nice range of effects and features to try out here. ***THE BAD -Too much noise overall. That's the only significant disappointment I have. Zoomed in or not, ideal lighting or not, there's just too much noise in the photos. (Noise = graininess, or spots of discoloration throughout the photo, seen when you look at the photo on your computer monitor afterward. It's most obvious when you blow up a photo on your computer screen and zoom in.) I did switch from "fine" to "super fine" and that helped, but not tremendously. -Buttons are not entirely intuitive. I have to keep stopping and thinking to remember how to delete a photo, for instance. -Doesn't handle moving subjects reliably. It's not *bad* at this, but not particularly good at it, either. My daughter is a constantly moving subject, so she frequently appears as a blur in photos. -Battery needs recharging every day that I actively shoot photos. All things considered, I'm still okay with this camera, but am left wondering if there's another at the same price range that takes sharper photos.

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