Canon’s PowerShot ELPH 520 HS is an update to the decent 510 HS. It boasts a smaller sensor, identical optical zoom, slower burst speed, and reduced megapixel resolution. Wait, what?

Have we stepped into a time machine? On paper the 520 HS seems like a major step backward. Things weren’t quite that bad during our time with the camera, but we struggled to find actual improvements.

The sacrifices come in exchange for a smaller form factor, this camera is more portable then the 510 HS and fits easily into a jean pocket. Exterior design is also quite stylish, meaning this could be an ideal night-out model.