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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 3 months earlier than the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 ELPH 530 HS HX200V 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

					

					

						
 HX200V ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX200V

					

					

						
 ELPH 530 HS HX200V 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2012Same age
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the HX200V.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and HX200V.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

						Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
26
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
45
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (163 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
51
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
56
 incredible zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
64
 lighter than average in class (163g)
 supports touch to focus
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (190 shots)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
 better than average battery power (450 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 great zoom (810mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
35
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (190 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
50
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
35
 really wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (163g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
27
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $480