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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A3100 IS versus Canon ELPH 530 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ELPH 530 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3100 IS grades versus the ELPH 530 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 A3100 IS ELPH 530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon A3100 IS

 ELPH 530 HS A3100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon ELPH 530 HS

 A3100 IS ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS versus Canon ELPH 530 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the ELPH 530 HS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and ELPH 530 HS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and ELPH 530 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3100 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (163g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
lighter than others in class (163g)
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon ELPH 530 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Also referred to as - IXUS 510 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 5
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - PureColor II Touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 190 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $250