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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TG-4 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 TG-4 ELPH 530 HS 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2012More recent by 38 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the TG-4.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and TG-4.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
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 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 includes focus via touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
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 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Olympus Tough TG-4
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
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 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $379