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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out around the same time to the ELPH 530 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 ELPH 510 HS ELPH 530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 ELPH 530 HS ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS

 ELPH 510 HS ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedMarch 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 530 HS has sizing of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the ELPH 530 HS.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and ELPH 530 HS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 510 HS and ELPH 530 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 510 HS to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
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supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Street photography info
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (163 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography info
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (163g)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography details
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (163 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Canon ELPH 530 HS
 Canon ELPH 510 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Also called IXUS 1100 HS IXUS 510 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-03-01 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II Touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 190 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250