| Attribute |
Sanyo Xacti DSC-S6 × | 
Canon PowerShot A530 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Sanyo Xacti DSC-S6 | Canon PowerShot A530 |
| Brand | Sanyo | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | http://www.sanyo.com | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | DSC-S6 | A530 |
| Camera format | Compact | Compact |
| Tripod mount | - | + |
| Length (mm) | 93 | 90 |
| Width (mm) | 27 | 43 |
| Height (mm) | 61 | 64 |
| Weight (g) | 173 | 170 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 6 | 5 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.05 | 2.22 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
- 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
- 3680 x 2760(10.2 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
| - 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)
|
| Image file format | | - |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | - | 2.2 |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution | | |
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | QuickTime PhotoJPEG | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite video out | - | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | - | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - | + |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 35.00 - 105.00 | 35.00 - 140.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 | 2.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 4 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.20 - 0.36 | 0.18 - 0.38 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 10 | 45 |
| Macro focus range (cm) | 5 - 70 | 5 - 45 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | 9-point | Contrast detect |
| Auto focus assist light | - | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | - | Real-image optical zoom |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2 | 1.8 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 86,000 | 77,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 57 | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | - | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Auto iso mode | - | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- fluorescent
- tungsten
| - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- fluorescent
- fluorescent h
- tungsten
- underwater
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1500 - 2 | 1/2000 - 15 |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Average, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center) |
| Program auto exposure | - | + |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Auto, Sport, Portrait, Night scene, Landscape, Fireworks | Portrait, Landscape, NightScene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Kids& Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, ColorSwap |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | - | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- off
- on
- red-eye reduction
- slow-sync in night scene mode
| - auto
- auto w/ red-eye reduction
- flash off
- flash on
- flash on w/ red-eye reduction
|
| Flash range description | - | Normal: 1.5 - 11.0 ft./45cm - 3.5m (W), 1.5 - 7.2 ft./45cm - 2.2m (T); Macro: 1.1 - 1.5 ft |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 15 | - |
| Included memory type | built-in memory | - |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Connections (extended) | - | |
| 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 |
| 1↑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) | - | 360 |
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Usable battery types | - alkaline disposable
- nimh rechargeable
| - alkaline disposable
- nimh rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 2 x AA alkaline disposable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - motion director se 1.1
- quicktime 6.5
- ulead photo explorer 8.5 se basic
| - digital camera solution cd-rom
|
| Os compatibility | - | |
| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | Shutter button is touch-sensitive. Camera starts focusing as soon as your finger touches the shutter button | - |