Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX1 IS

The following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX1 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX1 IS (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years after the SX1 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the SX1 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX1 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX1 IS has dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX1 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SX1 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX1 IS is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SX1 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.