Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W530

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 2 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and W530.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.