Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P300

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 9 months later than the P300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the P300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and P300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P300 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.