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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured very close to the WB850F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Samsung WB850F

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS WB850F 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 WB850F ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB850F

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS WB850F 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WB850F.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and WB850F.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
25
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
42
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition (163g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (190 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
64
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (190 per charge)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competitors (250g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (23mm)
 great reach (483mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (190 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
34
 decently wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (250 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Samsung WB850F
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $599