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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the EX-ZR300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ELPH 530 HS EX-ZR300 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 EX-ZR300 ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 ELPH 530 HS EX-ZR300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (163 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
29
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
64
lighter than average (163 grams)
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (163 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $329