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Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS ×
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX260 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX260 HS530 HS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 510 hs
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10686
Width (mm)3320
Height (mm)6154
Weight (g)231164
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX230 HS-
SuccessorCanon SX280 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.32.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264; Stereo Audio: Linear PCM)MOV (H.264 + Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 90.004.00 - 48.00
Zoom ratio (x)2012
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)51
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 501 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000461,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 3MP resolutionAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Underwater, Snow, FireworksMovie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fisheye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)Auto ISO: 50cm - 2.5m (W), 1.0 - 1.5m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini-hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.081.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.32.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.430.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.09
Startup time (s)22.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.54.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230190
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6Proprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5, 1080p Full HD Movies with stereo audio and optical zoom, Smart Auto, Face IDOptical Image Stabilization, HS System, 3.2" Touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), DIGIC 5, Advanced Smart AUTO, Face ID



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