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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the G15 (12MP) is very similar but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 7 months prior to the G15 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the G15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon G15

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS G15 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 G15 ELPH 530 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon G15

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS G15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the G15.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and G15 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and G15.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G15 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Canon G15 Portrait photography info
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 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography details
Canon G15 Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than average in class (163 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average in class (352g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Canon G15
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography advice
Canon G15 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than average in class (163g)
 provides touch focus
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 bad battery (190 shots)
 low MP (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Canon G15
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Canon G15 Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (163 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
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 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (352g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon G15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot G15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot G15
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 163 grams (0.36 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 46
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $499