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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72 Imaging
32 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 SP-565UZ ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SP-565UZ.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SP-565UZ.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
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 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 saves RAW formats
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (163 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competitors in class (163g)
 features focus by touch
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 great reach (520mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (163g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Olympus SP-565UZ
Alternate name IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
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 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $400