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Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
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Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 and Canon ELPH 530 HS, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 17 months later than the ELPH 530 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the ELPH 530 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 D20 ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon D20

 ELPH 530 HS D20 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon ELPH 530 HS

 D20 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 530 HS has specifications of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 and Canon ELPH 530 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the ELPH 530 HS.

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and ELPH 530 HS is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and ELPH 530 HS.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon D20 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon D20 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon ELPH 530 HS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Also called as - IXUS 510 HS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II Touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $250