Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX40 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 5 months after the SX40 HS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the SX40 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX40 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX40 HS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX40 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX40 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX40 HS is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SX40 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.