Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P340

Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 24 months earlier than the P340 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the P340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical 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 P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the P340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and P340.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon P340 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.