Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 17 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Ricoh G700SE
ELPH 530 HS | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | October 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
G700SE | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh G700SE
ELPH 530 HS | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the G700SE.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and G700SE.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G700SE to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Ricoh G700SE |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $0 |