Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX120 IS

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX120 IS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SX120 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the SX120 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Canon SX120 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the SX120 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX120 IS is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SX120 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher ELPH 530 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.