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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A530 and General Electric X1 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A530 ×
General Electric X1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A530General Electric X1
BrandCanonGeneral-electric
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.general-imaging.com
Model numberA530X1
Camera formatCompactEVF
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)90113
Width (mm)4370
Height (mm)6476
Weight (g)170380
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)58
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.221.76
Aspect ratio-4:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens-12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0036.00 - 426.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)412
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.380.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4560
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 45-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomEVF type; 201,600 pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)77,000153,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, NightScene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Kids& Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, ColorSwapSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.5 - 11.0 ft./45cm - 3.5m (W), 1.5 - 7.2 ft./45cm - 2.2m (T); Macro: 1.1 - 1.5 ftWide: 0.3m-7.1m / Tele: 0.3m-4.0m (ISO 400)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-26
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.62-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.73-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360600
Battery form factor2 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Mechanical image stabilization (CCD-shift). ISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.



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