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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 19 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung PL200

 ELPH 530 HS PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 PL200 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung PL200

 ELPH 530 HS PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with 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) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the PL200.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and PL200.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Samsung PL200
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (163g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
64
lighter than average (163g)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (163 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung PL200
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $0