Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.20" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Canon ELPH series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Canon ELPH series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Canon ELPH 180 Compare	January 2016	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon 190 IS Compare	January 2016	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon 360 HS Compare	January 2016	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon 350 HS Compare	February 2015	20.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 160 Compare	January 2015	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon 170 IS Compare	January 2015	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 150 IS Compare	February 2014	20.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 135 Compare	February 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 140 IS Compare	February 2014	16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 340 HS Compare	January 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 115 IS Compare	January 2013	16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 330 HS Compare	January 2013	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 130 IS Compare	January 2013	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 510 HS Compare	March 2012	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.20" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 530 HS	February 2012	10.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.20" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 520 HS Compare	January 2012	10.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 310 HS Compare	August 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 100 HS Compare	February 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 300 HS Compare	February 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon ELPH 500 HS Compare	February 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.20" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 vs PowerShot ELPH 190 IS vs PowerShot ELPH 360 HS vs PowerShot ELPH 350 HS vs PowerShot ELPH 160 vs PowerShot ELPH 170 IS.

In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS.

Fixed Touchscreen

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS has a 3.20" Fixed touchscreen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS comes with NB-9L battery pack with battery life of 190 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card slot.

Shutter

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.6 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 2.50 m.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS has dimensions of 86 x 54 x 20 mm (3.39 x 2.13 x 0.79"). It weighs 163 g (0.36 lb / 5.75 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

86 mm (3.39")

54 mm (2.13")

54 mm (2.13")