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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon S200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S200 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 24 months before the S200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon S200

 ELPH 530 HS S200 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 S200 ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon S200

 ELPH 530 HS S200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon S200 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the S200.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S200 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and S200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 530 HS comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Canon S200 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (163 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Canon S200 Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
Canon S200 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average (163 grams)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Canon S200
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot S200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot S200
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Digic 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 181g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-6LH
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 $293