Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36


82 Imaging
34 Features
55 Overall
42
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P7000
- Updated by Nikon P7700

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The ELPH 530 HS was announced very close to the P7100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon P7100
ELPH 530 HS | P7100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
P7100 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P7100
ELPH 530 HS | P7100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the P7100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and P7100.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Also called as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
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 monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $750 |