Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW100

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 6 months after the AW100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the AW100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the AW100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and AW100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and AW100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.