Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S110

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon S110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S110 (12MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 7 months before the S110 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the S110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Canon PowerShot S110. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Canon S110 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon S110 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S110.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S110 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S110.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 530 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon S110 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.