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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 5 years before the SX620 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the SX620 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 ELPH 530 HS SX620 HS 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 SX620 HS ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2012Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX620 HS

 ELPH 530 HS SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX620 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the SX620 HS.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and SX620 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can 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 SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
64
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 DIGIC 4+
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 295 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $279