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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 23 months prior to the WB35F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung WB35F

 ELPH 530 HS WB35F 
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 WB35F ELPH 530 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB35F

 ELPH 530 HS WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WB35F.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and WB35F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (163 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
64
lighter than competition (163g)
features focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung WB35F
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $130