At a glance
| Specification | A520 | SD300 DIGITAL ELPH |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2005 | 2004 |
| Megapixels | 4.0 MP effective | 4.0 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor; approx. 4.2 MP total | 1/2.5-inch CCD |
| Lens | 5.8-23.2 mm 4x zoom; 35-140mm; f/2.6-f/5.5 | 35 (W)-105 (T) mm) f/2.8; f/2.8 (W)-f/4.9 (T) |
| Memory card | SD memory card / MultiMediaCard | SD |
| Maximum card | Up to 2GB (SD) | Up to 2GB (SD) |
| Battery | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) | NB-4L |
| Dimensions | 90.7 × 64.0 × 38.4 mm excluding protrusions | 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 180 g (body only, without battery and card) | Approx. 130 g |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Canon PowerShot A520 if four AA batteries and a 4x 35–140mm-equivalent zoom suit your kit.
Choose Canon PowerShot SD300 DIGITAL ELPH if a 130 g, 20.7 mm-thin body is worth the shorter 35–105mm range.
Both are 4 MP SD-era Canons; the A520 is the practical AA body and the SD300 is the pocketable one.
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