Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L24

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon L24, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the L24 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical dimensions 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 L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the L24.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and L24.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L24 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.