Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 24 months before the EX-100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the EX-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the EX-100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 530 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-100 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.