Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW120

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 24 months earlier than the AW120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outside 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 AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the AW120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and AW120.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.