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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-S12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-S12 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 3 years later than the EX-S12 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the EX-S12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-S12

 ELPH 530 HS EX-S12 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 EX-S12 ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-S12

 ELPH 530 HS EX-S12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-S12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the EX-S12.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-S12 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-S12.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S12 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (163 grams)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $119