Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon SX530 HS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the SX530 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the SX530 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS features external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon SX530 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the SX530 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and SX530 HS is 96 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and SX530 HS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.