Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX20 IS

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX20 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX20 IS (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 20 months later than the SX20 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the SX20 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX20 IS has measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SX20 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and SX20 IS is 95 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SX20 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX20 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.