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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced within a month of the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony WX150

 ELPH 530 HS WX150 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 WX150 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX150

 ELPH 530 HS WX150 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the WX150.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WX150.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (163g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Sony WX150
64
lighter than competition (163g)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (163 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.70 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 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN
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 One One
Retail cost $250 $300