Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L20

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon L20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 3 years later than the L20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account 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") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the L20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and L20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 530 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.