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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced within a month of the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS HX10V 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 HX10V ELPH 530 HS 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS HX10V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the HX10V.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and HX10V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
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 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (234 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 incredible zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 boasts touch to focus
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than average (234 grams)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (163g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (234 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $616