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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-FC150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-FC150 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the EX-FC150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 ELPH 530 HS EX-FC150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 EX-FC150 ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 ELPH 530 HS EX-FC150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-FC150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the EX-FC150.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-FC150 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-FC150.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 530 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
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offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition (163g)
features touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (163 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 173 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $350