Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 5 years before the SX720 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the SX720 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.