Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica C

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 19 months before the C which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the C when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the C.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and C is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and C.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica C will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor technology.