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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS WX30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 WX30 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS WX30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the WX30.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and WX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
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 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Sony WX30
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than average (163g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (190 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average (163 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (190 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery pack (190 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (163g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $259