Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon ELPH 530 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and ELPH 530 HS (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the ELPH 530 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A3500 IS scores against the ELPH 530 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 530 HS has dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the ELPH 530 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and ELPH 530 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and ELPH 530 HS.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.