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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured about the same time to the TG-320 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TG-320 
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 TG-320 ELPH 530 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the TG-320.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and TG-320.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
26
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
34
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
41
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
64
 lighter than competitors (163g)
 provides touch to focus
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (190 shots)
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery (190 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (163 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Olympus TG-320
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 163g (0.36 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 150 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $0