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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 500 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
  • 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was unveiled 12 months prior to the ELPH 530 HS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon ELPH 500 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS ELPH 500 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 ELPH 500 HS ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has outer measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 530 HS has dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 500 HS versus the ELPH 530 HS.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 530 HS is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 500 HS and ELPH 530 HS.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 500 HS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (163 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 500 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (180 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Travel photography information
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
64
 features touch focus
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (180 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
 lighter than others in class (163 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (190 shots)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Landscape photography info
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery power (180 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
35
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery life (190 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 500 HS Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging info
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
35
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (163 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS
 Canon ELPH 500 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 500 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Also Known as IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S IXUS 510 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-105mm (4.4x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD PureColor II Touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 190 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $175 $250