Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Nikon L110

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was launched 13 months later than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix L120. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon L120
ELPH 530 HS | L120 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
L120 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L120
ELPH 530 HS | L120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the L120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and L120.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Also called | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 431 gr (0.95 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
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 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $300 |