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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 9 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 530 HS V-Lux 30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2011More recent by 9 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 V-Lux 30 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 530 HS V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside measurements 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 Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the V-Lux 30.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (163 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
29
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
64
lighter than average (163g)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Leica V-Lux 30
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $900