Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus 8000
ELPH 530 HS | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
8000 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus 8000
ELPH 530 HS | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the 8000.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and 8000.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also called as | IXUS 510 HS | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 182 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $250 | $380 |