Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
- Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe ELPH 530 HS was released 17 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Pentax WG-3
ELPH 530 HS | WG-3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
WG-3 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Pentax WG-3
ELPH 530 HS | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the WG-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Pentax WG-3 |
Also Known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $300 |