Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon A

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon A, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and A (16MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and A (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 16 months prior to the A which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon A has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the A.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and A is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and A.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 530 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon A will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.