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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 11 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the EX-ZR400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS EX-ZR400 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside dimensions 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-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the EX-ZR400.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR400.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
40
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (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-ZR400
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
64
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 has focus via touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
52
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine HS
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.36 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos 500 photos
Type of battery 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 recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $0