Nikon S710 vs Canon 530 HS

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Nikon S710 vs Canon 530 HS

1/1.72 inch 41.5mm²
14.5 megapixels
28.00mm - 101.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S710 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 530 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 530 HS.

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Differences

Nikon S710 advantages over Canon 530 HS

Larger sensor
1/1.72 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 190 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
14.5 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 530 HS advantages over Nikon S710

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
336 mm vs 101 mm
Capture objects farther away
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S710.
Read our Nikon S710 Preview

Slim and stylish camera body designed with Canon's classic "box-and-circle" look; highly portable, versatile 12x lens; gorgeous 3.2-inch screen.
Built-in WiFi could be easier to use; not everyone will like the touchscreen; average image quality and below average battery life.
Read our Canon 530 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL34HD

Nikon S710

Samsung TL34HD

$380
1/1.72 inch

Higher extended ISO

$330
1/1.72 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

Compare Nikon S710 vs Samsung TL34HD

Canon 530 HS

Samsung TL34HD

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$330
1/1.72 inch

Larger sensor
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Samsung TL34HD

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Nikon S710

Panasonic DMC-FX150

$380
1/1.72 inch

Higher extended ISO

$400
1/1.72 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

Compare Nikon S710 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Canon 530 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX150

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/1.72 inch

Larger sensor
Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Nikon S710

Canon SD990 IS

$380
1/1.72 inch

Wider angle lens
Higher extended ISO

$400
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S710 vs Canon SD990 IS

Canon 530 HS

Canon SD990 IS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon SD990 IS

Compared to Canon 510 HS

Nikon S710

Canon 510 HS

$380
1/1.72 inch

Larger sensor
Larger lens aperture

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S710 vs Canon 510 HS

Canon 530 HS

Canon 510 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

$318
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 510 HS

Compared to Canon 520 HS

Nikon S710

Canon 520 HS

$380
1/1.72 inch

Larger sensor
Larger lens aperture

$441
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S710 vs Canon 520 HS

Canon 530 HS

Canon 520 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$441
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 520 HS

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