Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36


94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
31
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
- Announced February 2012
- Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 3000

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was released 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus Tough-3000
ELPH 530 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Tough-3000 | ELPH 530 HS |
---|
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Tough-3000
ELPH 530 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers 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 Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Tough-3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Tough-3000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus Tough-3000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also Known as | IXUS 510 HS | mju Tough 3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $0 |