Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was released 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony W370
ELPH 530 HS | W370 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
W370 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony W370
ELPH 530 HS | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides exterior 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and W370.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $230 |