Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS/Canon-ELPH-530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 2 years after the W80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Pentax W80
ELPH 530 HS | W80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
W80 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Pentax W80
ELPH 530 HS | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the W80.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and W80.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax W80 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-W80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also called as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $250 |