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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled about the same time to the L810 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon L810

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS L810 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 L810 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L810

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the L810.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and L810.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L810 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
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 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L810 Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Nikon L810 Sports photography information
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 long zoom range (23-585mm  25.4 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 low frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 features touch focus
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (23mm)
 very long reach (585mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 quite wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
27
 quite wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 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    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $280