Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(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 Known as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the S640 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon S640
ELPH 530 HS | S640 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
S640 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S640
ELPH 530 HS | S640 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the S640.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and S640.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S640 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Alternate name | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Expeed |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $225 |