Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon S800c
ELPH 530 HS | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
S800c | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+358k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S800c
ELPH 530 HS | S800c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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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 |