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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
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43 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX280 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 13 months prior to the SX280 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the SX280 HS 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 SX280 HS

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS SX280 HS 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 SX280 HS ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX280 HS

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS SX280 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside dimensions 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 SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX280 HS 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 based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the SX280 HS.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX280 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SX280 HS.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX280 HS to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
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 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 focusing manually
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than average (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
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 lighter than average (163 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (336mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
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 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (163 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Digic 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech 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 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 233g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $325