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Published: 2012-03-06, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Very slim and compact. Stylish. Nice zoom range. Snappy responsiveness.
The Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS packs a 12x zoom lens into a very compact body that's sure to turn heads. But this pretty camera is hampered by a tiny sensor that produces noisy images at middle to high ISO settings....
The Canon IXUS 500 HS is a good attempt to marry the classic styling of the IXUS range with a big zoom lens, but the tiny controls, poor battery life, so-so image quality at high ISO speeds and the eye-watering price-tag detract somewhat from its over...
Stylish design, Solid construction, Broad optical zoom range, Compact dimensions, Full HD video with stereo sound
Pricey, Teeny backplate controls, Images lack definition, especially at maximum zoom, Unimpressive battery life
If an optimum marriage of value for money and picture quality is your chief consideration when buying a camera - and it certainly should be right up there - then look elsewhere, since there are far better deals to be had. Buying Guide Best Canon IXUS came...
The Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS is a good-looking camera that's remarkably compact for its 12x zoom lens
The 520 HS' button layout takes some adjusting to, its battery life is relatively short, and its photo and movie quality are disappointing given the camera's price tag
The Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS is a good choice for those already happy with their smartphone's photos and movie clips, but looking for a cute little camera with a long zoom and faster performance....
The Canon Ixus 500 HS is a very compact 12X-optical-zoom camera designed for casual shooters. It doesn't perform at the level we're used to seeing in Canon's cameras, and its MicroSD slot and lack of manual controls may give prospective buyers pause. ...
Stylish design, Solid construction, Broad optical zoom range, Compact dimensions, Full HD video with stereo sound
Pricey, Teeny backplate controls, Images lack definition, especially at maximum zoom, Unimpressive battery life
If you can manage to steady the camera enough to achieve consistently sharp results at full zoom then this proves rather more of a selling point, as does the fact that the optical zoom range can be accessed in video mode or for setting up stills. And, fo...
High price tag, Lacking a few more high-end features to justify price tag
What the Canon IXUS 500 HS possesses in the looks it more than matches it with regards to performance. Considering that the camera is packing a 12x optical zoom, start-up times are assuringly prompt and you'll go from power off to ready to shoot in a matt...
Well built, pocket sized and stylish in appearance, decent sized screen, Full HD video, HDMI output
You're paying around £100 extra for the glossy good looks here, battery life is modest, microSD storage is small and fiddly, backplate button small and operational layout confusing at first
Unapologetically fashion conscious IXUS goes retro with its boxy styling, but squeezes in an 12x optical zoom to ensure it’s not just a pretty fascia. Priced at a premium however because of it ...
