Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SD4000 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 19 months later than the SD4000 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the SD4000 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the SD4000 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SD4000 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.