Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 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
- Launched February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was launched 6 months after the S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Nikon S8200
ELPH 530 HS | S8200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
S8200 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+500k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S8200
ELPH 530 HS | S8200 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S8200.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Also called | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | 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 surface 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 961k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 213 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $329 |