Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 6 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the SX730 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the SX730 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SX730 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SX730 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.