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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 17 months prior to the AW110 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the AW110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon AW110

 ELPH 530 HS AW110 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 AW110 ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon AW110

 ELPH 530 HS AW110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior 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) while the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon AW110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the AW110.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and AW110.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography advice
Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (163g)
features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Nikon AW110 Vlogging features
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $250