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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm X10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm X10 
Screen size3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm X10 ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X10

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm X10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm X10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Fujifilm X10.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X10 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (163 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average (163 grams)
features focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (350 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (163 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than average (350 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm X10
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life 190 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $600