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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 530 HS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Galaxy Camera ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ELPH 530 HS Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Galaxy Camera.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
36
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $450