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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon N100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the N100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 23 months earlier than the N100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the N100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon N100

 ELPH 530 HS N100 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 N100 ELPH 530 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon N100

 ELPH 530 HS N100 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys external 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 N100 has measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon N100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the N100.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and N100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and N100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon N100 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Canon N100 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (289 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Canon N100 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Canon N100
64
lighter than others in class (163 grams)
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
great battery power (330 per charge)
has focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (289 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Canon N100 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (163g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others (289g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot N100
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 DIGIC 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
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 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
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 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-12L
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
Price at launch $250 $349