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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 7 years prior to the SX740 HS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the SX740 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 ELPH 530 HS SX740 HS 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 SX740 HS ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2012Newer by 78 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 ELPH 530 HS SX740 HS 

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has 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 SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the SX740 HS.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX740 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and SX740 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (163g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography features
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (265 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 DIGIC 8
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 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 265 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $400