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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-H20G, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 17 months later than the EX-H20G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the EX-H20G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 ELPH 530 HS EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 EX-H20G ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 ELPH 530 HS EX-H20G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the EX-H20G.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-H20G is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-H20G.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H20G to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
64
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
includes touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $300