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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 ELPH 530 HS HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 HZ10W ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 ELPH 530 HS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the HZ10W.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
25
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (163g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
64
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (163g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $300