Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 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
- Launched February 2012
- Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 530 HS was revealed 11 months earlier than the L28 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon L28
ELPH 530 HS | L28 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
L28 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L28
ELPH 530 HS | L28 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got exterior measurements 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 L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the L28.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and L28.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to result in more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 280 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $90 |