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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 6 months after the S6200 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon S6200

 ELPH 530 HS S6200 
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 S6200 ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S6200

 ELPH 530 HS S6200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside 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 S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the S6200.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S6200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
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features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Nikon S6200
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (163g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
29
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (163 grams)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S6200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix S6200
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $229