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| General | ||
| Model Number: | XZ-1 | 520 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | IXUS 500 HS | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $299.99 |
| Street Price: | $441.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-01-15 | 2012-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.7 oz
(274 g)
includes batteries |
5.5 oz
(155 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (111 x 65 x 42 mm) |
3.4 x
2.1 x
0.8 in. (87 x 54 x 19 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.63 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.15 microns | 1.69 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 34 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 18.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 117 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p/120p) 320x240 (30p/240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: H.264; Audio data; Linear PCM (2 channel stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | iZuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 28 - 336mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 24mm | 4 - 48mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 12.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 | f/3.4 - f/6.3 (W) / f/5.6 - f/9.0 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection. 11-area with face detection and AF tracking | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-2 external EVF | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots | 461,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO 100 - 800 / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 EV steps, Movie ISO 200 - 1600, Low light ISO 100 - 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot | Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sport, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Cuisine, Document, Beach & Snow, Under Water Wide, Under Water Macro, Pet, Panorama | Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off; FE Lock, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 8.2 ft. (W), 3.3 - 4.9 ft. (T) (50 cm - 2.5 m (W), 1.0 - 1.5 m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: H.264; Audio data; Linear PCM (2 channel stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | optional RM-UC1 Remote cable | |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated Multi-connector; Mini HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port, Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 Available | Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.22 | 1.84 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.52 seconds | 0.34 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.54 seconds | 0.39 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.84 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.071 seconds | 0.093 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | 190 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Li-50B | Proprietary NB-9L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Li-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 1/1.63" 10-megapixel CCD with TruPic V image processor, iZUIKO f1.8-2.5 6.0-24mm lens, dual image stabilization, full PASM exposure modes, 720p videos, six Art Filters, Accessory Port for optional SEMA-1 external microphone adapter, VF-2 EVF or MAL-1 Macro Light. Available in black or white. | Optical Image Stabilization, HS System, DIGIC 5, Advanced Smart AUTO, Face ID, Smile Recognition, Sleeping Face Recognition, Full HD 1080p Video. Available in black, silver, red and blue. |
