Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P1000

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 7 years earlier than the P1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the P1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the P1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and P1000 is 95 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and P1000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.