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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 23 months before the L830 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon L830

 ELPH 530 HS L830 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 L830 ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L830

 ELPH 530 HS L830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides physical 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 L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the L830.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and L830 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and L830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L830 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon L830 Portrait photography info
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Nikon L830 Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
features focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
great battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (508g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (508g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 390 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $300