| Resolution (Pixels) | 2272x1704 pixels |
| Optical zoom ratio | 4x optical zoom |
| Screen size | 1.8" |
| Camera Type | Compact |
| Digital zoom ratio | 3.6x digital zoom |
| Type of image stabiliser | No image stabiliser |
| Touchscreen | No |
| 3D | No |
| Media format | SD Card storage |
| Media format | MMC Card storage |
| Media format | SDXC Card storage |
| Memory card slot | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Macro Mode | Yes |
| Video recorder | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 180g |
| Flash | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| Shortest shutter speed | 1/2000 min. shutter speed |
| Longest shutter speed | 1/15 max. shutter speed |
| USB port | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 90.7x64x38.4mm |
| GPS Receiver | No |
| Max. Aperture Lens 1 | f2.6-8.0 max. aperture lens 1 |
| Release date | 16 Feb 2005 |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Changeable Lens | No |
| Highest focal length | 140 Millimetres |
| Lowest focal length | 35 Millimetres |
Canon PowerShot A520 reviews and prices: Compact camera
- 2272x1704 pixels
- 4x optical zoom
