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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled very close to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 ELPH 530 HS HX30V 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

					

					

						
 HX30V ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 ELPH 530 HS HX30V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside 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 Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the HX30V.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and HX30V.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

						Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
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 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 manual focus
 decent MP (18MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (163g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
64
 lighter than others in class (163 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
35
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
50
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
35
 really wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (163g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also Known as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $420