Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years before the SX530 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the SX530 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX530 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the SX530 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX530 HS is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and SX530 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.