Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX30 IS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 18 months later than the SX30 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the SX30 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX30 IS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the SX30 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX30 IS is 95 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and SX30 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX30 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.