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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 11 months earlier than the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 530 HS WB30F 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 WB30F ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB30F

 ELPH 530 HS WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WB30F.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WB30F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
25
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
64
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
features touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (190 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung WB30F
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $180