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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced within a month of the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Sony WX70

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS WX70 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

          

          

            
 WX70 ELPH 530 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX70

          

          

            
 ELPH 530 HS WX70 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the WX70.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WX70.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX70 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Sony WX70
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (114g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX70
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
64
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (190 shots)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than competition (114g)
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery pack (190 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 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 All around 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 images 240 images
Form of battery 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 media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $242