Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX50 HS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 11 months before the SX50 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the SX50 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX50 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SX50 HS has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SX50 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX50 HS is 95 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SX50 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX50 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.