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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the SX210 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX210 IS

 ELPH 530 HS SX210 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 SX210 IS ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS

 ELPH 530 HS SX210 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX210 IS.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SX210 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (163 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
29
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (163 grams)
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 163g (0.36 pounds) 220g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $226