Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS
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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 SX60 HS 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
- Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years before the SX60 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the SX60 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX60 HS
ELPH 530 HS | SX60 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
SX60 HS | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX60 HS
ELPH 530 HS | SX60 HS |
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX60 HS has measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX60 HS 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 change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX60 HS.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX60 HS is 95 and 61 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SX60 HS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX60-HS-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 SX60 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS |
Other name | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-09-16 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 21-1365mm (65.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 922 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 127 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | 340 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $549 |