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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon P7100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon P7100

 ELPH 530 HS P7100 
Screen sizing3.2"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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P7100

 ELPH 530 HS P7100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (163 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
64
lighter than others in class (163g)
features touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (190 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (395 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (163g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (395g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon 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