Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Casio EX-ZR10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 17 months later than the EX-ZR10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external 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) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the EX-ZR10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR10 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.