Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and ELPH 530 HS (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 13 months earlier than the ELPH 530 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the ELPH 530 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 530 HS has proportions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS and the ELPH 530 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and ELPH 530 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and ELPH 530 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.