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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 14 months after the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 TG-610 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS TG-610 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the TG-610.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and TG-610.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
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 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (163g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
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 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 features focus by touch
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (190 per charge)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 environment sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (210 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (163g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Olympus TG-610
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $223