Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S90

On this page, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S90 (10MP) is very close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 23 months later than the S90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the S90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the S90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S90 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and S90.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 530 HS has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.