Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the SX210 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX210 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SX210 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.