Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX210 IS
ELPH 530 HS | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS
ELPH 530 HS | SX210 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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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 |