Canon 1100D vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1100D versus Canon ELPH 530 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is fairly similar but the 1100D (APS-C) and ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1100D was released 10 months before the ELPH 530 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1100D matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D & Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery & Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1100D offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 530 HS has specifications of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1100D versus the ELPH 530 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and ELPH 530 HS is 67 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and ELPH 530 HS.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1100D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1100D will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.