Canon A1100 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Here, we are matching up the Canon A1100 IS and Canon ELPH 530 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the ELPH 530 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 530 HS has measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the ELPH 530 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and ELPH 530 HS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and ELPH 530 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A1100 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.