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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon P80

 ELPH 530 HS P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 P80 ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P80

 ELPH 530 HS P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical measurements 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 P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the P80.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P80 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and P80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P80 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography information
Nikon P80 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P80 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
features focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix P80
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $400