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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 6 months prior to the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 ELPH 530 HS SP-820UZ 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 SP-820UZ ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 ELPH 530 HS SP-820UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with external 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 Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the SP-820UZ.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
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has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (163g)
includes touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
rather wide (22mm)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $299