Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon S95

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon S95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 15 months after the S95 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the S95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot S95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical 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 S95 has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon S95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S95 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and S95.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.