From the front view, the
Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS and
530 HS are hard to tell a part. Both have a slim, clean profile and modern design. They were easy to hold while shooting and they fit comfortably in my jacket pocket while I was testing them around the city. In addition to their appearance, both cameras come with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and require a Micro SDXC memory card to store stills/videos.
Not only do these cameras have a similar exterior, but internally, they share many key features as well. Both the
ELPH 520 HS and the
ELPH 530 HS come with a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 12x optical zoom 28mm wide angle lens and Smart AUTO mode.
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS - Smart AUTO Mode
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Smart AUTO Mode
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More similarities between the
ELPH 520 HS and the
ELPH 530 HS include, a DIGIC 5 Image Processor, Full 1080p HD Video with Stereo Sound, Smart
AUTO, Intelligent IS, Face ID and a variety of Shooting/Special Scene
Modes. Below are some sample images taken with both digital cameras using various shooting and special scene modes.
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS -Vivid Color Mode
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS -Vivid Color Mode
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I mixed and matched modes using the 520 HS and the 530 HS, some of the modes I
used with both cameras while other modes I tried with one but not the
other. I also didn't shoot with EVERY mode that these cameras are
capable of shooting, but I do give a decent selection.
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS - Fish Eye Mode
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Fish Eye Mode
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS - Macro
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS -Macro
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS - Low Light
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS - Poster Effect
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For example, the Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with built-in WiFi and a 3.2" high res PureColor touchscreen LCD whereas the Canon ELPH 520 HS does not have built-in WiFi and comes with a 3.0" high res PureColor LCD.
The
Canon ELPH 530 HS built-in Wi-Fi allows you to wirelessly share your images and video
through Canon iMAGE GATEWAY on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube or to a
PC. Your can upload virtually anywhere on your iPhone, iPad,or iPod Touch device
with the free Canon CameraWindow app, and even share images between
Wi-Fi enabled PowerShot cameras.
Also, the 3.2-inch wide touch panel Pure Color System LCD offers intuitive operation, and Touch Shutter makes shooting easy (for some) and
interactive.
After testing both, I have to admit, I prefer the non-touchscreen LCD over the touchscreen. But this is truly a matter of personal preference. I was never privy on the whole touchscreen business, unless the screen I'll be touching is almost the size of my hand (like an iPad or KindleTouch) because I usually end up pressing the wrong buttons. But for those of you who already use mostly touchscreen devices or are just not as a clumsy with your fingers as I am, then the touchscreen can make getting around your camera and capturing images/videos faster and easier.
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As far as the built-in WiFi goes, it is a feature that I think most point-and-shoots on the market would benefit from having nowadays. It is likely that if you are investing in an advanced point-and-shoot camera you would like to share the images and videos you capture with the rest of the world or at least your loved ones. A camera phone can work great for this but sometimes you want a device that's primary functions are to record and capture the world around you. The built-in WiFi makes sharing these high-quality images and videos quickly and easily.
For many, having this built-in functionality is a deal breaker, but for me, personally, it isn't necessary. I'm the type of photographer who enjoys and prefers reviewing my photos before I publish them for other eyes to see. It's likely I may never use the WiFi function if I owned the
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS, but having the option is always a plus.
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