Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L19

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L19, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years after the L19 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the L19 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with physical measurements 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 L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L19 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and L19.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 530 HS will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.