Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SD970 IS

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SD970 IS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SD970 IS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 3 years after the SD970 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the SD970 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SD970 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SD970 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SD970 IS has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SD970 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SD970 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SD970 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SD970 IS.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD970 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.