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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched within a month of the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony W690

 ELPH 530 HS W690 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 W690 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony W690

 ELPH 530 HS W690 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the W690.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and W690.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Sony W690
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
29
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Sony W690
64
lighter than competitors (163g)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Sony W690 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (163g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $297