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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Pentax WG-3

 ELPH 530 HS WG-3 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer 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 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher 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 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
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supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
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lighter than competition in class (163g)
includes touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
35
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSPentax WG-3
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