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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 4 years before the HX90V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony HX90V

 ELPH 530 HS HX90V 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 HX90V ELPH 530 HS 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2012Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX90V

 ELPH 530 HS HX90V 

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the HX90V.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (163g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (163g)
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
great battery (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (163g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Otherwise known as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Bionz X
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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $440