Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-10

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 21 months earlier than the EX-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the EX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the EX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.