Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS/Canon-ELPH-530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Key Specs
(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 Known as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the SX420 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the SX420 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX420 IS
ELPH 530 HS | SX420 IS | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
SX420 IS | ELPH 530 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX420 IS
ELPH 530 HS | SX420 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX420 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX420 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX420 IS.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX420 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SX420 IS.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX420 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS |
Other name | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 0.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
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 shots | 195 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $299 |