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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 7 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS HX9V 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 HX9V ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the HX9V.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and HX9V.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
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 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (190 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
64
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 has focus by touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 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 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Style of battery 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 feature    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $328