Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon B500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and B500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 5 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys 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 B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon B500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the B500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and B500 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and B500.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon B500 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.