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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-Z450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 ELPH 530 HS EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 EX-Z450 ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 ELPH 530 HS EX-Z450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the EX-Z450.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (163g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
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lighter than others (163g)
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (128 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (163 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $229