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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed very close to the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 ELPH 530 HS WB150F 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 WB150F ELPH 530 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB150F

 ELPH 530 HS WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WB150F.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (163 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
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 info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
64
lighter than average (163 grams)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (190 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung WB150F
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 163g (0.36 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $230