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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 6 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 3G ELPH 530 HS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
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 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
30
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than average (163 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (305 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 long zoom range (23-481mm  20.9 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
64
 lighter than average (163g)
 supports focus by touch
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
 lighter than average in class (305g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 rather wide (23mm)
 long reach (481mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 rather wide (23mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 big screen (4.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (163g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
37
 rather wide (23mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (305 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $606