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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS $349.99
By Christopher Snow February 11, 2012
Canon  PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Review Highlights

Encouraging new CMOS sensor

Long 12x lens

Introduction

Canon’s new PowerShot 530 HS (marketed as the IXY 1 in Japan) doesn’t so much replace the 500 HS, but instead marks the beginning of a new branch in the ELPH lineup. This is a 12x travel zoom with a sleeker, more modern design than the 500 HS. It’s also a bit more expensive, carrying an MSRP of $349.99.

This review is organized into 9 pages
Page 1
Product Tour

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Handling

With such a tiny body, grip issues are unavoidable.

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Modes

A fairly automated shooting experience.

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Controls

Control options are quite basic, nothing beyond average here.

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Hardware

Some significant changes since the 500 HS.

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Conclusion

Read our final conclusion of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS.

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Photo Gallery

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Specs

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