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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon S800c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 12 months earlier than the S800c which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the S800c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon S800c

 ELPH 530 HS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 S800c ELPH 530 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution819k461kCrisper display (+358k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S800c

 ELPH 530 HS S800c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the S800c.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S800c.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (163g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S800c Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than others (163 grams)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (140 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (140 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 184 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 140 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $290